BREASTFEEDING SIMPLIFIED
MINI COURSE
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Breastfeeding Simplified is a focused, clinically oriented mini course designed exclusively for physiotherapists working with antenatal and postnatal mothers. This course equips participants with a clear, step-by-step framework to assess breastfeeding, identify common problems, and apply practical solutions confidently. With strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, hands-on positioning strategies, and referral decision-making, this course bridges the gap between theory and real-world breastfeeding management in physiotherapy practice.
COURSE CONTENT
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Breastfeeding Assessment Framework
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Step-by-step approach to breastfeeding assessment
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Understanding mother–baby dyad and functional feeding mechanics
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Latch Assessment
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Identifying good vs faulty latch
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Common latch errors and their clinical implications
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Breastfeeding Positions
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Practical correction of breastfeeding positions
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Position selection based on maternal comfort and infant needs
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Management of Common Breastfeeding Problems
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Pain during breastfeeding
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Engorgement management
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Cracked nipples
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Mastitis: early identification and physiotherapy considerations
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Handling Challenging Breastfeeding Cases
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Managing difficult or persistent breastfeeding issues
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Building clinical confidence in complex presentations
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Red Flags & Referral Boundaries
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Identifying red flags requiring medical or lactation consultant referral
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Understanding scope of practice and interdisciplinary collaboration
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