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Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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About

Ensuring adequate nutrition is essential for infants to reach their full potential, as early-life nutritional imbalances and deficiencies may result in detrimental and often irreversible adverse health consequences. "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes" focuses on the important aspects of human milk composition, human lactation, breastfeeding practices, and the use of breastmilk substitutes. In addition to the theoretical and practical aspects of infant nutrition, we also provide the latest research findings and international recommendations in this field in order to improve the health of children around the world. Additionally, you will get a glimpse of various infant feeding experiences of parents from different parts of the world.

Modules

Welcome to Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

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  • Infant Nutrition: An Introduction

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Introduction: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits

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  • Unit 1 Introduction: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits

The Infant's Breastmilk Shield

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  • The Infant's Breastmilk Shield

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Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development

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  • Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development

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Mothers also Enjoy Benefits from Breastfeeding

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  • Mothers also Enjoy Benefits from Breastfeeding

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Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding

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  • Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding

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Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part I: Macronutrients

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  • Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part I: Macronutrients

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Human Milk: Functional Food For Babies - Part II: Micronutrients

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  • Human Milk: Functional Food For Babies - Part II: Micronutrients

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Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part III: Bioactive Components

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  • Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part III: Bioactive Components

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The Perfect Match: How Lactation Adapts to the Infant’s Needs

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  • The Perfect Match: How Lactation Adapts to the Infant’s Needs

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Graded Quizz for Unit 1

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  • Graded Quiz for Unit 1

Introduction: The Practice of Breastfeeding

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  • Unit 2 Introduction: The Practice of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Basics: Recommendations From a Lactation Consultant

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  • Breastfeeding Basics: Recommendations From a Lactation Consultant

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Breastfeeding Challenges

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  • Breastfeeding Challenges

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Expressing and Storing Breastmilk

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  • Expressing and Storing Breastmilk

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Situations in which Breastfeeding is Put at Risk

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  • Situations in which Breastfeeding is Put at Risk

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Feasibility of Breastfeeding with Maternal and Infant Diseases

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  • Feasibility of Breastfeeding with Maternal and Infant Diseases

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Breastfeeding Status Around the World

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  • Breastfeeding Status Around the World

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Graded Quizz for Unit 2

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  • Graded Quizz for Unit 2

Introduction: Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS)

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  • Introduction: Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS)

Supporting Families Who Feed Breastmilk Substitutes to Their Infants

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  • Supporting Families Who Feed Breastmilk Substitutes to Their Infants

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The Composition of BMS to Approximate Human Milk Benefits

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  • The Composition of BMS to Approximate Human Milk Benefits

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Different Types of BMS

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  • Different Types of BMS

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BMS - Effects on Infant’s Health & Consequences of Late Bottle Weaning

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  • BMS - Effects on Infant’s Health & Consequences of Late Bottle Weaning

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The Importance of Accurate & Hygienic BMS Preparation

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  • The Importance of Accurate & Hygienic BMS Preparation

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Correct BMS Preparation & Bottle Feeding Practices

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  • Correct BMS Preparation & Bottle Feeding Practices

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Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

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  • Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

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Graded Quizz for Unit 3

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  • Graded Quizz for Unit 3

Key Messages & Final Words

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    • 1 Discussion
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  • Graded Quiz for the Whole Course

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  • Key Messages & Final Words

Auto Summary

Discover the intricate world of infant nutrition with "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes," a comprehensive course designed for health and fitness enthusiasts. Led by expert instructors from Coursera, this professional-level course delves into the crucial elements of human milk composition, lactation, and breastfeeding practices, alongside the use of suitable breastmilk substitutes. Over the span of 540 minutes, learners will explore both theoretical and practical aspects of infant nutrition, supplemented with the latest research findings and international guidelines aimed at enhancing child health globally. Additionally, the course provides a unique perspective by sharing diverse infant feeding experiences from parents worldwide. Perfect for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of early-life nutrition, this course is available through a Professional subscription on Coursera. Join us to equip yourself with knowledge that can make a significant impact on the well-being of infants around the globe.

Prof. Dr. Berthold Koletzko
Instructors

Prof. Dr. Berthold Koletzko

Dr. Shweta Feher
Instructors

Dr. Shweta Feher