Infant and Young Child Feeding

Introduction

In this self-paced program by POLHN, you will use contextual and relevant examples to understand the underlying concepts involved in infant and young child feeding.

Number of Modules

08

Module Names

  1. Malnutrition: The Essentials
  2. Role of IYCF in Child Survival, Growth and Development
  3. Breastfeeding
  4. Complementary Feeding
  5. Nutrition for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers 
  6. IYCF in the Context of HIV/AIDS
  7. IYCF in Emergencies
  8. IYCF and Community Workers

Responsibilities for building this course

I have played the major role for this course. I was the Designer and Developer for this course. I have created the whole design for this course and then convert into the eLearning course.

Target Audience

The course is for health workers who care for mothers and young children in maternity facilities, hospitals, and health centers. This includes midwives, community health nurses, pediatric nurses, and doctors, particularly those who are working at the first level of health care.

Tools Used

  • Storyline 360
  • Online Designing tool
  • Adobe Photoshop

Year

2017

Results/What was outcome of training

Be able to recognize effective positioning, attachment and suckling and to empower mothers to develop the skills necessary for them to achieve these for themselves.