Information Package / Course Catalogue
Breastfeeding and Nutrition Counseling
Course Code: HDK547
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To able breast milk and understanding the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding and to gain self-confidence in increasing assurance to individuals and to learn guiding in breastfeeding to baby.

Course Content

The importance of breastfeeding, successful breastfeeding, listening and learning to achieve, health practices, gain confidence and presented to support and skill development breastfeeding to baby.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Sevgi ÖZSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain importance of breast milk and breastfeeding
2.To be able to explain benefits of breastfeeding for the health of both mother and baby
3.To be able to guide mother for breastfeeding to baby
4.To be able to doing consultation with Breastfeeding
5.To be able to explain importance of breast milk
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bulut A, Gökçay G, Neyzi O, Uzel N (1994). Anne ve çocuk sağlığında öncelikler. Neyzi o (ed). Nobel tıp kitabevleri, İstanbul
2.Burroughs A, Leifer G (2001). Maternity nursing: An Introductory Text. W.B. Saunders Company, USA
3.T.C.Sağlık Bakanlığı. Emzirme danışmanlığı el kitabı. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Ana Çocuk Sağlığı ve Aile Planlaması Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara
4.T.C.Sağlık Bakanlığı (2009). Güvenli annelik. Cinsel sağlık ve üreme sağlığı. T.C.Sağlık Bakanlığı Ana Çocuk Sağlığı Ve Aile Planlaması Genel Müdürlüğü Ankara
5.World Health Organization and Unıcef (2009). Baby-friendly hospital ınitiative. Section 3, Breastfeeding promotion and support ın a baby-friendly hospital. Erişim: 13.06.2012, http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241594981_eng.pdf
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance and the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding
Week 2 - Theoretical
Changes that occur during pregnancy and milk production physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Local breastfeeding status
Week 4 - Theoretical
breastfeeding
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation and monitoring of breastfeeding
Week 6 - Theoretical
Listening and learning skills
Week 7 - Theoretical
Listening and learning skills
Week 8 - Theoretical
midterm exam/Dinlenme ve öğrenme becerileri
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gain confidence and giving support
Week 10 - Theoretical
Gain confidence and giving support
Week 11 - Theoretical
Conditions associated with breast
Week 12 - Theoretical
Conditions associated with breast
Week 13 - Theoretical
History taking Rejection of the nozzle
Week 14 - Theoretical
Insufficient milk, Cry
Week 15 - Final Exam
Fianl exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1462112
Assignment110212
Term Project110212
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026