| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Counselling | SBM433 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Resmiye KAYA ODABAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Express the breastfeeding the size of the social and psychosocial.
2) Explain the importance of breastfeeding.
3) Evaluate the efficacy of breastfeeding.
4) Managing problems related to breastfeeding for mothers and newborn.
5) Explain the expressing breast milk, milk storage, use and knowing when to end lactation.
6) Express the roles of breastfeeding counselor and use scales evaluating breastfeeding.
7) Discuss the policies related to breastfeeding and the ethical questions / problems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Low | Middle | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | No relation | Low | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
there is not
Course Contents
Anatomy of the breast, physiology of breastfeeding, history of breastfeeding, Factors affecting breastfeeding, social and psychosocial dimension of breastfeeding,attachment, importance of breast milk, content and benefits, breastfeeding positions, milking, storage and handling, breast problems, mother's health problems, termination of lactation, roles of lactation consultant, policies on breastfeeding, lactation classes and scales, milk motherhood and ethics
Weekly Schedule
1) Dating - The aim of lesson - Explanation of course content - Introducing course resources2) - The importance and benefits of breastfeeding
3) - Anatomy of the breast - Physiology of lactation and milk production - Content of breast milk
4) - Absorption physiology - Breastfeeding positions and techniques
5) - Breastfeeding counseling - Taking a breastfeeding history - Preparing the mother for breastfeeding - Evaluation of breastfeeding
6) - Apps that support breastfeeding - Kangaroo Care and breastfeeding
7) - Counseling on breast problems, breastfeeding problems and coping during lactation - Milking, storing and using milk
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) - Breastfeeding and counseling in special cases -Breastfeeding in mothers with health problems
10) - Breastfeeding and medication use - Weaning - Relactation
11) - Increase milk in lactation - Evidence-based practices in breastfeeding and lactation
12) - Lactation classes and scales used for evaluation purposes - Roles of the breastfeeding consultant in lactation
13) - Complementary nutrition
14) - Baby-friendly hospital application and food code - Breastfeeding policies and milk banking
15) Case discussion
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Wiessinger, D., West, D., Pitman, T., (La Leche League). (2021). Çeviri: Codron, C., Zayım, N., Sezen, Z. (2021). Emzirme Sanatı. Gün Yayıncılık. ss. 592.
2- Trainer E., Kaye L. (2010),California WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, Peer Counselor Handbook
3- T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı (2018). Anne Sütü ile Beslenmede Danışmanlık Eğitimi, Sağlık Bakanlığı Ana Çocuk Sağlığı ve Aile Planlaması Genel Müdürlüğü.
4- T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı (2018). Emzirme Danışmanlığı Uygulayıcı El Kitabı.
5- Karahan, N., Uğurlu, M., Kul Uçtu, A. (2022). Anne Sütü ve Emzirme. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevi. ss. 287.
6- Çeber Turfan, E., Akçiçek, E., Başgün Ekşioğlu, A. (2018). Anne Sütü ve Emzirme. Vize Yayıncılık. ss. 265.
7- Yurtsal, Z.B. (2018). Anne Sütü ve Emzirmede Kanıt Temelli Uygulamalar. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 208.
8- Lawrence, R.A., & Lawrence, R.M. (2018). Breastfeeding, 9th Edition
9- World Health Organization (2023). Breastfeeding. https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab 1
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Role Playing
6) Group Study
7) Simulation
8) Brain Storming
9) Case Study
10) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required