NTR 127 - Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

Institution:

Central Arizona College

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Description:

1 Credit (1 Lecture) This course presents an introduction to breastfeeding principles for the health care professional. It is the prerequisite to the Certified Breastfeeding Counselor course, and covers such topics as the decision to breastfeed, basic anatomy and physiology of milk production and consumption, normal breastfeeding, feeding behaviors, growth patterns, nutritional needs, and breastfeeding concerns.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centralaz.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 494-5444

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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