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Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest trends in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives, and improve your nursing care dramatically"

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More than 50% of pregnant women require taking medication at some point during pregnancy. These can be prescription or over-the-counter medications, and should be administered with supervision because many can cause injury to the fetus. Less than 2 to 3% of all birth defects are due to the use of medications to treat a disorder or symptom. And although, sometimes, medications are essential for the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus, it is essential to know the risks and benefits that this would entail.

But, in addition, there are also different myths around Breastfeeding, and in this Postgraduate diploma they will be elucidated. In this sense, as well as the use of medications, the professional will obtain knowledge about Breastfeeding associations and legislation. You will study the possible difficulties of the newborn in special breastfeeding situations, you will know the impact on maternal conditions in the aforementioned process.

Also, it will define strategies to advise and accompany women who do not wish to breastfeed and will be a guide for mothers with diseases such as HIV or Hepatitis, among other diverse cases. All this, in the hands of a team of professionals with multidisciplinary profiles who will provide invaluable support to the student in each of the doubts that arise.

A 100% online program, to be developed wherever and whenever the student decides, since they will have complete freedom of organization according to their own current agenda, with the most varied multimedia resources, thanks to the advanced technology and avant-garde methodology of the Relearning, implemented by TECH .

Update your knowledge through the Postgraduate Diploma program in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives"

This Postgraduate diploma in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

  • Development of case studies presented by experts in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • News on Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives
  • It contains practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • With special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives
  • All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Learn to manage the use of drugs and in case of illnesses during Breastfeeding, with the most complete update on the online educational market"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by
an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

The most interesting support protocols developed in this intensive program on Breastfeeding for Midwives, giving a plus to your CV"

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With complete and innovative audiovisual support that will make learning an interesting and stimulating experience"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best educational centers, universities, and companies in the national territory, aware of the relevance of current specialization in order to intervene in the training and support of students, and committed to quality teaching through New Educational Technologies.

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This Postgraduate diploma in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"

Module 1. Drugs and Breastfeeding 

1.1. Transfer of Drugs and Other Elements into Breast Milk

1.1.1. Concept
1.1.2. Medication Administration Contraindications

1.2. Drug Interaction and Breastfeeding

1.2.1. Drug Interaction
1.2.2. Medication administration

1.3. Most Commonly Used Drugs During Breastfeeding

1.3.1. Drugs Indicated for Breastfeeding
1.3.2. Indications

1.4. Web-based Resources and Tools on Drugs and Breastfeeding

1.4.1. Web about Breastfeeding and Drugs
1.4.2. How to Search Online?

1.5. Harmful Substances and Breastfeeding

1.5.1. Different Harmful Substances in Breastfeeding
1.5.2. Attitude Towards the Ingestion of Harmful Substances

Module 2. Associations of Breastfeeding Initiatives and Legislation 

2.1. Support Groups

2.1.1. Concept
2.1.2. Different Support Groups

2.2. Lactation Consultants

2.2.1. Concept of Consultants
2.2.2. Consultant's Roles

2.3. The Innocenti Declaration

2.3.1. Protecting Breastfeeding Globally
2.3.2. Protection Treaty

2.4. WHO Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI

2.4.1. Characteristics of the Initiative
2.4.2. Objectives to be Met

2.5. Legislation for the Protection of Breastfeeding

2.5.1. Current Legislation
2.5.2. Rights and Responsibilities

2.6. Recommended Websites

2.6.1. Online Consultation
2.6.2. Web Credibility

Module 3. Diseases and Breastfeeding

3.1. Concept

3.1.1. Definition of Diseases and Breastfeeding
3.1.2. Performance

3.2. Absolute and False Contraindications

3.2.1. Contraindications
3.2.2. False Myths

3.3. HIV and Breastfeeding

3.3.1. Concept
3.3.2. Indications for Breastfeeding

3.4. Hepatitis and Breastfeeding

3.4.1. Concept
3.4.2. Indications for Breastfeeding

3.5. Oncological Processes and Breastfeeding

3.5.1. Cancer and Breastfeeding
3.5.2. Indications for Oncologic Process and Breastfeeding Mother

3.6. Special Situations in the Newborn that make Breastfeeding Difficult

3.6.1. Newborn Special Situations
3.6.2. Mechanisms for Adapting Special Situations and Breastfeeding

3.7. How to Promote Breastfeeding in Maternal-Fetal Conditions

3.7.1. Concept
3.7.2. Encourage Breastfeeding In Situ

Module 4. Maternal Inhibition or Weaning

4.1. Concept and Types

4.1.1. Types of Inhibition
4.1.2. Mechanism for Progressive Weaning

4.2. Physiology of Breastfeeding Inhibition

4.2.1. Physiology of Inhibition
4.2.2. Indications to Inhibit Breastfeeding

4.3. Ways to Speed Weaning

4.3.1. How and When to Wean
4.3.2. How to Start Progressive Weaning

4.4. Prolonged Breastfeeding

4.4.1. Concept
4.4.2. Benefits and Detriments

4.5. Medications Associated with Breastfeeding Inhibition

4.5.1. Medication for Inhibition
4.5.2. Indications

4.6. Entering Labor Market

4.6.1. Stressful Situation on Incorporation
4.6.2. Advice and Assistance

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A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development"

Postgraduate Diploma in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives

Breastfeeding is a special time in the life of a mother and her baby, but when the need for maternal medication or illness arises, concerns about the safety of breastfeeding can arise. Would you like to acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to guide mothers in making informed decisions about the use of drugs during breastfeeding? Then the Postgraduate Diploma in Drugs, Disease and Breastfeeding for Midwives created by TECH Global University is the ideal program for you. In this online program, you will explore in depth the interaction between drugs, maternal illness and breastfeeding. In addition, you will address relevant topics such as common maternal diseases and their pharmacological management, treatments for chronic diseases and their compatibility with breastfeeding, followed by the risks and benefits of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Specialize at the world's largest online nursing school

Through a multidisciplinary approach, you'll gain a solid understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles that affect drug transfer to breast milk and the infant. In addition, you will examine the potential effects of drugs on infant development and breast milk production. Finally, you will learn how to use reliable and up-to-date sources of information, such as the Spanish Pediatric Association's Committee on Medications, in order to make evidence-based decisions. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to advise and support mothers in making informed decisions about medication use during breastfeeding. Your up-to-date knowledge and evidence-based approach will enable you to provide optimal care to mothers and promote maternal and child health.