Title: Unit 6 Lessons
Course: Human Nutrition and Dietetics > Section: UNIT 6: NUTRIENT NEEDS THROUGH PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Nutritional status of a pregnant woman has an important role in the pregnancy and lactation outcomes of a mother and child.

LEARNING  RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES

1. Read these articles  bout the nutritional needs of breastfeeding and breastfeeding practices

      article 1 and article 2 (click on the link to access)

2.  Watch this video on breastfeeding

TASK 6.1

After reading articles 1 & 2 in the resource section, post a summary about the nutritional needs of breastfeeding onto the discussion forum. Comment on two summaries posted by the other groups.

TASK 6.2

In your groups, prepare a 10-minute role-play to be presented during the class, demonstrating how you would demonstrate proper breastfeeding practices to breastfeeding mothers at a health centre.

Role Play

Place the breast in the right position for breastfeeding; ensure the baby takes as often as possible.