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This course will explore folklore related to birth in social and cultural settings, as well as procedures surrounding childbirth in traditional and contemporary communities. The course requires students to think critically about other cultures and their own personal cultural values and practices through an ethnographic lens. In a global world, and throughout the mosaic of the United States, it is important to be able to understand other cultures.

This course is the foundation of the Maternal Child Health: Human Lactation major, focusing on the issues that contribute to the development of the competent lactation care provider. Students will investigate social, cultural, and ethical issues that contribute to infant and maternal health. This evidence-based course includes an integrated approach to breastfeeding and human lactation within the broader context of the health of women and children.

Students will engage in lab activities related to the didactic course.

This course examines the impact of nutrition on human health; the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism; the nature and composition of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and micronutrients; the characteristics of a healthy diet and weight control. The student will also explore the role of nutrition in pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and the adult life cycle. Students will have the opportunity to assess their diet and activity.

Students will engage in lab activities related to the didactic course.

This course prepares Maternal Child Health: Human Lactation students for the clinical practice experiences (Internship or Practicum) required for successful completion of the MCH: Human Lactation degree. Students will explore health communication issues relevant to working in a clinical site, identify and secure clinical placement(s), and complete required preparation per placement site.