Breastfeeding
Activity
Large Group Session
Large Group Session
How is breast milk different from formula? Lactation is species specific. Breast milk contains all the nutrients a growing baby needs. Formula is artificially manufactured to resemble breast milk. Synthetically manufactured nutrients may not have the same effects as naturally occurring nutrients and are often more difficult to digest. Breast milk provides immunity.
Curriculum Block
Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation
- Indicates most relevant
Objectives
Framework Objectives
- Recognize and treat common postpartum abnormalities of the breast
- Know the reasons why breast feeding should be encouraged
Tags
Cohort Year
2010
Curriculum Block
Clerkship
Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation
Discipline
Obstetrics and Gynecology
MCC Presentations
Newborn Assessment
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
MeSH
Breast Feeding [G07.203.650.220.500.500]
Infant, Newborn [M01.060.703.520]
Lactation [G08.686.702.500]
