Putting breastfeeding into context -- Building relationships -- Anatomy and physiology of lactation -- Essential skills for practice -- Good practice to promote, initiate and support breastfeeding -- Management of common problems -- Supporting mothers with special needs -- Infants with special needs -- Alternative methods of infant feeding when breastfeeding is not possible -- Introducing solid foods -- Ongoing support for breastfeeding mothers -- Developing knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding mothers.
