DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1213002031

Ders İsmi:

Breastfeeding and Lactation

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring
Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Yeliz YILDIRIM VARIŞOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Meserret ASLAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

To emphasize the importance of breastfeeding in society and raise awareness, to have knowledge and skills and to provide counseling on the importance of breast milk, preparing the mother for breastfeeding, milk supply and storage conditions, breast problems and coping skills.

Course Content:

The importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for mother and baby health
Anatomy of the breast and physiology of lactation
Taking a breastfeeding history, preparing the mother for breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, evaluating breastfeeding
Sustainability of breastfeeding, obstacles to breastfeeding and solutions
Breastfeeding counseling, listening and learning, breastfeeding self-efficacy, case studies
Counseling on breast problems and coping, breastfeeding and counseling in special situations
Working life and breastfeeding, expressing and storing breast milk
Breastfeeding and traditional practices, practices that increase maternal friction
Wet nursing and milk banking
Breastfeeding policies and legal regulations, current situation in Turkey and the world

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To explain the importance of breast milk and breastfeeding.
2) To define and apply milking and storage methods.
3) To explain the current situation about milk banking in Turkey and the world.
4) To explain breast anatomy and physiology.
5) To identify and implement practices that increase breast milk.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Providing breastfeeding counselling.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting and introduction of the course
2)	The Importance of Breastfeeding and its benefits for mother and baby health
3)	Anatomy of the breast and physiology of lactation
4)	Taking a breastfeeding history, preparing the mother for breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, assessing breastfeeding
5)	Sustainability of breastfeeding, obstacles to breastfeeding and solutions
6)	Breastfeeding counseling, listening and learning, breastfeeding self-efficacy, case studies
7)	Counseling on breast problems and coping, breastfeeding and counseling in special situations
8)	Working life and breastfeeding, expressing and storing breast milk
9)	Relactation applications laboratory study
10)	Breastfeeding and traditional practices, Practices that increase breast milk
11)	Evidence-based practices in breastfeeding and lactation
12)	Wet nursing and milk banking
13)	Breastfeeding policies and legal regulations, current situation in Turkey and the world
14)	Role play and presentation skills Evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders için hazırlanmış PPT.
References:	Akman, Ö., & Gürbüz, H. (2019). Meme anatomisi ve laktasyon fizyolojisi. Türkiye Klinikleri Family Medicine-Special Topics, 10(1), 14-20.TAŞKIN, L. (2019). Doğum ve kadın sağlığı hemşireliği. Akademisyen Kitabevi. Emzirme Danışmanlığı El Kitabı, Sağlık Bakanlığı.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2) Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3) Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4) To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6) Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7) Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8) Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9) Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10) To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11) Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.	4
2)	Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.	4
3)	Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.	2
4)	To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.	4
5)	Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.	1
6)	Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.	3
7)	Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.	1
8)	Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.	2
9)	Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.	3
10)	To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.	5
11)	Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.	5

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Labs
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)
Staj/Yerinde Uygulama

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Gözlem
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Application	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			156