Thanks to this Hybrid Master's Degree you will be at the forefront of Breastfeeding”

The important benefits of breastfeeding for babies have led various international organizations to raise its importance within the different health systems. In addition, society is becoming more aware of these benefits and of the protection of women during this process of vital importance for the newborn.

In this sense, midwives have seen how research in this area has increased, allowing to know even more about the physical and psychological repercussions that this has for both the mother and the child. Faced with this reality, TECH has developed this 12-month Hybrid Master's Degree that will lead midwives to achieve a complete update in this field.

To this end, this academic itinerary of 1,620 hours will lead the health care professional to delve into the latest scientific evidence on the promotion of breastfeeding, the techniques used, the clinical situations that advise against it, as well as the use of formulas in certain cases. All this through an advanced theoretical framework, complemented by first class didactic material. The culmination of this updating process will come with its practical phase, which will lead students to implement the concepts addressed in a leading hospital environment in this field.

A unique experience that will allow them to develop over 3 weeks in a unique health care environment and surrounded by real professionals in this field. Undoubtedly, it is an ideal opportunity to update your knowledge through an academic option that responds with its pedagogical methodology to the real needs of this health area.

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Breastfeeding for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• More than 100 clinical cases presented by professional nursing experts in Breastfeeding
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Assessment of the patient and physical condition to be able to breastfeed
• Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main pathologies derived from breastfeeding
• Presentation of practical workshops on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for the treatment of conditions caused by poor technique in the breastfeeding process
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and breastfeeding research methodologies
• All this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Furthermore, you will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best centers on the international scene

Take a 3-week intensive stay, surrounded by real professionals in the field of Breastfeeding”

This Hybrid Master's Degree, which has a professional nature and a blended learning modality, is aimed at Nursing professionals who perform their functions in intensive care units, and who require a high level of qualification. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in an educational way to integrate theoretical knowledge in the Nursing practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge and allow decision-making in patient management.

Thanks to its multimedia content elaborated with the latest educational technology, they will allow the Nursing professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to learn in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

TECH's Relearning methodology will allow you to consolidate the theoretical concepts in a much more effective way and in less time”

Access an academic option that provides a real answer to the needs of midwives in the field of breastfeeding”

The academic itinerary of this Hybrid Master's Degree in Breastfeeding for Midwives leads health professionals to obtain a complete update, from the very first moment. In this sense, it will delve through innovative teaching resources on care during breastfeeding, breastfeeding women's health, diseases during this process, pharmacology appropriate to different clinical cases, among other aspects. A syllabus, accessible from any digital device with Internet connection. To conclude this refresher course, the students will have a practical stay that will lead them to verify in situ the concepts addressed in the theoretical framework.

A complete syllabus that will take you 12 months to complete an exhaustive update on Breastfeeding”

Module 1. Breastfeeding Today and Throughout History

1.1. Concepts Related to Breastfeeding

1.1.1. Evolution of the Concept of Breastfeeding
1.1.2. Breastfeeding Concepts

1.2. History of Breastfeeding

1.2.1. Natural History of Breastfeeding
1.2.2. Historical Development of The Importance of Breastfeeding

1.3. False Myths

1.3.1. Misconceptions About Breastfeeding
1.3.2. Correct Beliefs About Breastfeeding

1.4. Care Strategy for Normal Childbirth

1.4.1. Encouraging Breastfeeding after Childbirth
1.4.2. Benefits of Breastfeeding in Childbirth

1.5. Epidemiology

1.5.1. Epidemiological Course of Breastfeeding Development
1.5.2. Social Evolution of Breastfeeding

1.6. Human Milk Banks

1.6.1. Milk Bank Concept
1.6.2. Characteristics of a Milk Bank

1.7. Counseling and Support for Women Who Do Not Wish to Breastfeed

1.7.1. Health Education for Women Do Not Wish to Breastfeed
1.7.2. Specific Information on Care for Non Lactating Women

1.8. Women’s Rights During Breastfeeding

1.8.1. The Immediate Rights of the Infant
1.8.2. Social Benefits in Breastfeeding Women

1.9. Paternal Involvement in Breastfeeding

1.9.1. The Father as a Supporting Figure in Breastfeeding
1.9.2. The Father as a Breastfeeding Consultant

1.10. Protection of Breastfeeding Worldwide: WHO Recommendations

1.10.1. WHO Recommendations
1.10.2. Global Protection in Breastfeeding

Module 2. Physiology and Clinical History in Breastfeeding

2.1. Anatomy of the Breast

2.1.1. Surrounding Bony Structure of the Breast
2.1.2. Muscular Structure of the Breast

2.2. Physiology of Breastfeeding

2.2.1. Physiological Development of Breastfeeding
2.2.2. Hormonal Circuit of Breastfeeding

2.3. Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother

2.3.1. Concept
2.3.2. The Benefits for the Mother in Breastfeeding

2.4. Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby

2.4.1. Concept
2.4.2. The Benefits for the Baby in Breastfeeding

2.5. Evaluation of the Intake

2.5.1. Indications on the Intake
2.5.2. Inadequate Actions on the Intake

2.6. Signs of Good and Bad Latching

2.6.1. Latching Concept
2.6.2. Benefits of a Good Latch

2.7. Recommended Positions

2.7.1. Proper Breastfeeding Positions
2.7.2. Inadequate Breastfeeding Positions

Module 3. Breastfeeding Care and Breastfeeding Women's Health

3.1. First Recommendations during Pregnancy

3.1.1. Evolution of Breastfeeding in Pregnancy
3.1.2. Breastfeeding Care in Pregnancy

3.2. Breast Care during Breastfeeding

3.2.1. General Care.
3.2.2. Specific Advice

3.3. Proper Techniques for Breastfeeding

3.3.1. Different Breastfeeding Techniques
3.3.2. Incorrect Breastfeeding Measures

3.4. Effects of Breastfeeding on Women's Health in the Short Term

3.4.1. Immediate Benefits of Breastfeeding in Women
3.4.2. Positive Breastfeeding Tips

3.5. Effects of Breastfeeding on Women's Health in the Mid- and Long-Term

3.5.1. Long-term Benefits of Breastfeeding
3.5.2. Mid-term Benefits of Breastfeeding

3.6. Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding

3.6.1. Foods that alter Breast Milk
3.6.2. Foods that benefit Breastfeeding

3.7. Physical Activity and Breastfeeding

3.7.1. Encouraging Physical Activity During Breastfeeding
3.7.2. Contraindications to Physical Activity During Breastfeeding

Module 4. The Healthy Newborn

4.1. Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics

4.1.1. Anatomy of the Newborn
4.1.2. Physiology of the Newborn

4.2. Nutritional Requirements of the Infant

4.2.1. Infant Nutrition
4.2.2. Dietary Advice

4.3. Growth of Breastfed Infants

4.3.1. WHO Curves
4.3.2. Normality in the Curve

4.4. Infantile Colic.

4.4.1. Concept
4.4.2. Indications to Avoid Infant Colic

4.5. Early Skin-to-skin Contact

4.5.1. The Skin-to-skin Start
4.5.2. Immediate Skin-to-skin Benefits

4.6. First Intake Attachment

4.6.1. Concept of Attachment
4.6.2. Indications of Onset of Contact

4.7. Breastfeeding and Kangaroo Mother Method

4.7.1. Kangaroo Method Approach
4.7.2. Start of the Technique

4.8. Nipples and Pacifiers During Breastfeeding

4.8.1. Description of Nipples and Pacifiers
4.8.2. Precautions for Nipples and Pacifiers

Module 5. Problems During Breastfeeding

5.1. Contraindications for Breastfeeding

5.1.1. Situations that Contraindicate Breastfeeding
5.1.2. Nutritional

5.2. Maternal Pathologies that Contraindicate Breastfeeding

5.2.1. List Maternal Pathologies that Contraindicate Breastfeeding
5.2.2. Counseling on Contraindications to Breastfeeding

5.3. Newborn Pathologies that Contraindicate Breastfeeding

5.3.1. List Neonatal Pathologies that Contraindicate Breastfeeding
5.3.2. Counseling on Contraindications to Breastfeeding

5.4. Nipple Problems

5.4.1. Different Types of Nipples
5.4.2. Support for the Mother

5.5. Mammary Ingurgitation

5.5.1. Concept
5.5.2. Adequate Treatment

5.6. Mastitis

5.6.1. Concept
5.6.2. Adequate Treatment

5.7. Aids and Devices to Assist in Breastfeeding

5.7.1. Different Breastfeeding Devices
5.7.2. How to help Breastfeeding?

Module 6. Other Types of Breastfeeding

6.1. Artificial Breastfeeding

6.1.1. Concept
6.1.2. Development of the Technique

6.2. Formula Milk: Handling and Disadvantages

6.2.1. Formula Milk Preparation
6.2.2. Benefits and Drawbacks

6.3. Preparation of a Baby Bottle

6.3.1. Technique for Preparing a Baby Bottle
6.3.2. Sterilizing Baby Bottles

6.4. Mixed Breastfeeding

6.4.1. Concept
6.4.2. How to Carry it Out?

6.5. Relactation

6.5.1. Concept
6.5.2. Indications

6.6. Combination of Breastfeeding with Nutrition

6.6.1. Complementary Nutrition
6.6.2. Nutritional Needs

Module 7. Breastfeeding in Special Situations

7.1. Hypogalactia

7.1.1. Concept
7.1.2. Measures to Treat

7.2. Sick Newborns

7.2.1. Different Pathologies
7.2.2. Breastfeeding in Children with Pathologies

7.3. Prematurity

7.3.1. Definition of Prematurity
7.3.2. Breastfeeding in Premature Infants

7.4. Teenage Mothers

7.4.1. Breastfeeding in Teenage Mothers
7.4.2. Problems in Teenage Mothers

7.5. Breastfeeding and LAM

7.5.1. Concept
7.5.2. Benefits of LAM

7.6. Cleft Lip and Lip Malformations

7.6.1. Concept
7.6.2. Support for Newborns and Breastfeeding Mothers

7.7. Breastfeeding and New Pregnancy

7.7.1. Tandem Breastfeeding
7.7.2. Nutritional

7.8. Breastfeeding and Stress

7.8.1. Stress as a Detriment to Breastfeeding
7.8.2. Measures to Cope with Stress

Module 8. Common Situations During Breastfeeding

8.1. Crying and Breast Refusal

8.1.1. Concept
8.1.2. Immediate Attention

8.2. Breastfeeding Strike

8.2.1. Concept
8.2.2. Strike Counseling

8.3. Prolonged and Tandem Breastfeeding

8.3.1. Concept
8.3.2. Benefits

8.4. Co-Sleeping

8.4.1. Concept
8.4.2. Benefits of Co-sleeping

8.5. Working Outside the Home and Breastfeeding

8.5.1. Incorporation into Work
8.5.2. Support in this Situation

8.6. Milk Extraction: Methods and Tools

8.6.1. Parts of the Breast Pump
8.6.2. Use of the Breast Pump

8.7. Transport and Storage of Breast Milk

8.7.1. Milk Storage Mechanisms
8.7.2. Milk Transport

Module 9. Drugs and Breastfeeding

9.1. Transfer of Drugs and Other Elements into Breast Milk

9.1.1. Concept
9.1.2. Medication Administration Contraindications

9.2. Drug Interaction and Breastfeeding

9.2.1. Drug Interaction
9.2.2. Medication administration

9.3. Most Commonly Used Drugs During Breastfeeding

9.3.1. Drugs Indicated for Breastfeeding
9.3.2. Indications

9.4. Web-based Resources and Tools on Drugs and Breastfeeding

9.4.1. Web about Breastfeeding and Drugs
9.4.2. How to Search Online?

9.5. Harmful Substances and Breastfeeding

9.5.1. Different Harmful Substances in Breastfeeding
9.5.2. Attitude Towards the Ingestion of Harmful Substances

Module 10. Associations of Breastfeeding Initiatives and Legislation

10.1. Support Groups

10.1.1. Concept
10.1.2. Different Support Groups

10.2. Lactation Consultants

10.2.1. Concept of Consultants
10.2.2. Consultant's Roles

10.3. Innocenti Statement

10.3.1. Protecting Breastfeeding Globally
10.3.2. Protection Treaty

10.4. WHO Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

10.4.1. Characteristics of the Initiative
10.4.2. Objectives to be Met

10.5. Legislation for the Protection of Breastfeeding

10.5.1. Current Legislation
10.5.2. Rights and Responsibilities

10.6. Recommended Websites

10.6.1. Online queries
10.6.2. Web Credibility

Module 11. Diseases and Breastfeeding

11.1. Concept

11.1.1. Definition of Diseases and Breastfeeding
11.1.2. Performance

11.2. Absolute and False Contraindications

11.2.1. Contraindications
11.2.2. False Myths

11.3. HIV and Breastfeeding

11.3.1. Concept
11.3.2. Indications for Breastfeeding

11.4. Hepatitis and Breastfeeding

11.4.1. Concept
11.4.2. Indications for Breastfeeding

11.5. Oncological Processes and Breastfeeding

11.5.1. Cancer and Breastfeeding
11.5.2. Indications for Oncologic Process and Breastfeeding Mother

11.6. Special Situations in the Newborn that make Breastfeeding Difficult

11.6.1. Newborn Special Situations
11.6.2. Mechanisms for Adapting Special Situations and Breastfeeding

11.7. How to Promote Breastfeeding in Maternal-Fetal Conditions?

11.7.1. Concept
11.7.2. Encourage Breastfeeding In Situ

Module 12. Maternal Inhibition or Weaning

12.1. Concept and Types

12.1.1. Types of Inhibition
12.1.2. Mechanism for Progressive Weaning

12.2. Physiology of Breastfeeding Inhibition

12.2.1. Physiology of Inhibition
12.2.2. Indications to Inhibit Breastfeeding

12.3. Ways to Speed Weaning

12.3.1. How and When to Wean?
12.3.2. How to Start Progressive Weaning?

12.4. Prolonged Breastfeeding

12.4.1. Concept
12.4.2. Benefits and Detriments

12.5. Medications Associated with Breastfeeding Inhibition

12.5.1. Medication for Inhibition
12.5.2. Indications

12.6. Entering Labor Market

12.6.1. Stressful Situation on Incorporation
12.6.2. Advice and Assistance

Thanks to this Hybrid Master's Degree you will be up to date on the most effective weaning or inhibition strategies”