Infant Ready - Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
As a Lactation Counselor, Birth Doula and Program Administrator of Infant Ready, Malaika Ludman takes the learner through several pivotal objectives about infant and child feeding during emergencies. She defines infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCFE) and describes the impact of infant feeding practices on infant and maternal health. Malaika explains how the formula should be managed and distributed based on international guidelines and lays out how to support breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding caregivers during emergencies as well as safe infant feeding techniques. Lastly, she discusses the importance of self-care and stress management.
The Instructor, Malaika Ludman, MPH, CLC, and Doula.
- 1.5 L-CERPs
- 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours