Breastfeeding and Beyond: Human Lactation and Infant Feeding Practice, SHMM07, FHEQ7

Course Details

This module is designed to develop underpinning knowledge of human lactation and expertise required to support the breastfeeding dyad. The module will focus on the social, cultural and political impact of human milk and breastfeeding as well as the impact of breastfeeding and human milk on current and long term health and wellbeing outcomes for mothers and babies.

Course Level

FHEQ7 (what does this mean?)

Who should attend?

Module can also be taken as part of the MSc Enhanced Professional Practice or other postgraduate programmes

Date

12/10/2026

Duration

This is a work-based learning module. Students will undertake all learning within their employed place of work. Academic supervision is provided at the request of the student – up to 50 minutes per month for the duration of the module. Action learning sets are offered as one inter-professional 90-minute session and / or one 60-minute profession specific session per month.

Assessment

Assignment 1

Cost

Please contact us for course fees.

Location

Singleton Campus, Swansea University

How To Apply

Email CPD

Lecturer

Susie Moore