PLANNING YOUR COURSE
There
are numerous types of breastfeeding classes and various class structures . This curriculum provides options that can be customized to suit your needs . To create your own plan or customize your curriculum , begin by considering :
• Your needs and interests as an educator .
• Reasons parents are taking your class .
PURPOSE
• Aim , goals and objectives : what do parents want / need to know and how do they want to feel at the end of the course ?
• Your class format and time frame ( number and length of classes ).
Breastfeeding education can make a lasting difference in many regards .
Preview
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favor of breastfeeding , in the United States about 83 percent of women breastfeed immediately after birth and only about 58 percent of women are still breastfeeding at six months ...
There are many reasons that women choose not to breastfeed , including embarrassment , lack of knowledge about the benefits of breast milk , belief that formula is equal to breast milk , and myths about the “ ease ” of formula feeding compared with breastfeeding .
Breastfeeding guide ( Beyond the Basics ) by Richard J Schanler , MD and Lisa Enger , RN , BSN , IBCLC , UpToDate . com
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