Introduction

Breastfeeding Promotion Training Course is designed to empower healthcare professionals, community workers, nutrition advocates, maternal health educators, and caregivers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to promote exclusive breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, infant immunity, lactation counseling, newborn care, and child health development. The course addresses global public health priorities by integrating the latest recommendations on early initiation of breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding support systems, baby-friendly healthcare practices, and sustainable maternal wellness strategies. Participants gain expertise in overcoming breastfeeding barriers, improving breastfeeding confidence, and strengthening maternal and child healthcare outcomes in hospitals and communities.

This highly practical training program emphasizes maternal health empowerment, neonatal nutrition, infant growth monitoring, breastfeeding communication strategies, public health advocacy, digital health education, emotional support counseling, and community breastfeeding awareness campaigns. Through interactive workshops, case studies, role-play simulations, and real-world intervention models, learners develop the competencies required to support mothers in diverse settings. The course aligns with modern healthcare trends focusing on preventive healthcare, women’s wellness, child survival, family-centered care, and nutrition security, making it ideal for professionals seeking impactful and sustainable maternal-child health solutions.

Programme Curriculum

Breastfeeding Promotion Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Promote exclusive breastfeeding practices for the first six months of life.
Strengthen knowledge of maternal and infant nutrition management.
Develop skills in lactation counseling and breastfeeding coaching.
Enhance awareness of newborn immunity and child development.
Improve competency in breastfeeding problem-solving techniques.
Support implementation of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiatives (BFHI).
Increase capacity for maternal mental health and emotional support.
Build expertise in community breastfeeding advocacy programs.
Encourage use of digital health tools for maternal education.
Promote public health nutrition and preventive healthcare strategies.
Improve communication using patient-centered healthcare approaches.
Strengthen understanding of WHO and UNICEF breastfeeding guidelines.
Empower participants to lead breastfeeding awareness campaigns and policy initiatives.

Target Audience

Nurses and Midwives
Lactation Consultants
Community Health Workers
Nutritionists and Dietitians
Pediatric Healthcare Providers
Maternal and Child Health Educators
NGO and Public Health Professionals
Pregnant Mothers and Caregivers

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Breastfeeding Promotion

Importance of breastfeeding in public health
Benefits for mother and baby
Global breastfeeding trends and statistics
WHO and UNICEF recommendations
Myths and misconceptions about breastfeeding
Case Study: Analysis of a hospital that improved exclusive breastfeeding rates through early breastfeeding education.

Module 2: Maternal and Infant Nutrition

Maternal nutritional requirements
Infant growth and development
Colostrum and immune protection
Complementary feeding guidelines
Nutrition risk assessment
Case Study: Community nutrition intervention reducing infant malnutrition through breastfeeding support.

Module 3: Lactation Management and Counseling

Breast anatomy and milk production
Positioning and attachment techniques
Breastfeeding assessment tools
Counseling communication skills
Building maternal confidence
Case Study: Successful lactation counseling for first-time mothers with low milk supply concerns.

Module 4: Managing Breastfeeding Challenges

Breast engorgement and sore nipples
Low milk supply management
Breastfeeding premature infants
Maternal illness and medications
Relactation and mixed feeding support
Case Study: Clinical management of breastfeeding difficulties in neonatal care settings.

Module 5: Baby-Friendly Healthcare Practices

Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Skin-to-skin care implementation
Rooming-in practices
Ethical infant feeding policies
Breastfeeding-friendly healthcare environments
Case Study: Implementation of Baby-Friendly Hospital standards improving patient outcomes.

Module 6: Community Awareness and Advocacy

Community mobilization strategies
Breastfeeding awareness campaigns
Social media health promotion
Cultural sensitivity in maternal care
Policy advocacy and leadership
Case Study: Public awareness campaign increasing breastfeeding acceptance in rural communities.

Module 7: Maternal Mental Health and Emotional Support

Postpartum emotional wellness
Stress management for mothers
Family and partner support systems
Counseling for breastfeeding anxiety
Building peer support networks
Case Study: Peer counseling program reducing postpartum stress and breastfeeding discontinuation.

Module 8: Digital Health and Monitoring Tools

Telehealth breastfeeding support
Digital maternal education platforms
Breastfeeding data collection methods
Mobile health applications
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Case Study: Use of mobile healthcare technology to improve breastfeeding follow-up services.

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Lactation support Maternal education Infant nutrition Community health promotion

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000