Supporting lactation and infant feeding

MID5010

Synopsis

Developing advanced practice skills and providing leadership makes an important difference to the health and wellbeing of women and babies when there are issues with lactation and infant feeding.

In this unit you will examine advanced midwifery/nursing knowledge and skill in supporting women experiencing breastfeeding issues/problems, supporting women and families to achieve effective infant feeding and nutrition and examine breastfeeding from a cultural and community perspective.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Audience: Postgraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

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What it unlocks

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Offerings (1)

Second semesterPeninsula · FLEXIBLE