Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HF360 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 4 |
The aim of this course is to teach breastfeeding, breast milk and understanding the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding problems and finding solutions, listening and individuals to increase self-confidence and assurance in vaccination for mothers to provide knowledge to be able to advise.
Why breastfeeding is important to this course?, local breast-feeding status, How is milk production?, successful breastfeeding, listening and learning to achieve, health practices, gain confidence and subjects are presented to support
| Prof. Sevgi ÖZSOY |
| Res. Assist. Tuğba DÜNDAR |
| 1. | To be able to explain the importance of breast milk and breastfeeding to the infant, mother and the community |
| 2. | To be able provide appropriate counselling about breastfeeding,breastfeeding with breast milk, problems related to breast feeding |
| 3. | To be able to develop positive attitudes and behaviors towards topics on infant, child, women's health, breastfeeding, breast milk |
| 4. | To be able to show sensitivity about breastfeeding, breastfeeding, mother/woman and infant/child health. |
| 5. | To be able to direct, educate and lead women and colleagues about breastfeeding and mother milk. |
| 1. | Serhatlıoğlu, S., Kul Uçtu A. (2025). Approach to Breastfeeding Problems with Cases. Academician Bookstore. |
| 2. | Spencer, B. Wambach, K. (2025). Breastfeeding and Lactation. Ankara Nobel Publishing House. |
| 3. | Özsoy S. (2021). Counseling/Current Approaches in Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Feeding. 1st Edition. Ankara: Türkiye Clinics. |
| 4. | Pitman, T., Wiessinger, D. West, D. L. (2021). The Art of Breastfeeding. Gün Publishing. |
| 5. | World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) (2020). Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative training course for maternity staff |
| 6. | Mıskin. G. (2019). Easy Breastfeeding Techniques. Yediveren Publications |
| 7. | Çeber Turfan, E. (2018). İna May's Breastfeeding Guide. Academician Bookstore. |
| 8. | Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health. Breastfeeding counseling handbook. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning, Ankara |
| 9. | Womenshealth.gov http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/ |
| 10. | Yurtsal, ZB (2018) Evidence-Based Practices in Breast Milk and Breastfeeding. Nobel Medical Bookstore |
| 11. | Türkiye Demographic and Health Survey 2018 http://www.hips.hacettepe.edu.tr/tnsa2018/rapor/TNSA2018_ana_Rapor.pdf |
| 12. | Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health, Breast Milk Brochure. https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/depo/birimler/cocuk-ergen-sagligi-db/Dokumanlar/Afisler- Brosurler/anne_sutu_brosur.pdf |
| 13. | Storage And Preparatıon Of Breast Mılk. www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breast-milk- preparation-and-storage/handling-breastmilk.html. |
| 14. | Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health (2009). Family planning counseling, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning, Ankara. |
| 15. | World Health Organization and Unıcef (2009). Baby-friendly hospital ınitiative. Section 3, Breastfeeding promotion and support ın a baby-friendly hospital. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241594981_eng.pdf |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 100 | |||