Iron deficiency and infant feeding practices
This series of two interactive study modules (approx. 1.5 hours completion time) with multiple-choice assessment is adapted from Dr Susan Tawia's presentation at the 2021 Health Professional Seminar Series, 'Infant feeding practices and the risk of iron deficiency. The module features video recordings of Dr Tawia's presentation, alongside additional engaging content and resources to further extend learning.
Key content areas:
- The importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant iron status
- Iron stores at birth
- Iron regulation of the breastfed infant
- Risks for iron deficiency of the toddler and infant
- Diet and iron status of infants and young children in Australia
Presenter:
Dr Susan Tawia - BSc PhD Dip Breastfeeding Mgmt Cert IV Breastfeeding Education (Community)
Enrolment period: enrolment is for 12 months commencing from the date of purchase.
Prepared by the Australian Breastfeeding Association RTO 21659, adapted from Dr Susan Tawia's presentation for the 2021 Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: A thirst for knowledge.
Professional development points:
IBLCE: 1L CERPs c202211 until 28/02/2023
Australian College of Midwives CPD endorsed activity: Approved for 1.5 CPD hours until 08/02/2024
This series of two interactive study modules (approx. 1.5 hours completion time) with multiple-choice assessment is adapted from Dr Susan Tawia's presentation at the 2021 Health Professional Seminar Series, 'Infant feeding practices and the risk of iron deficiency. The module features video recordings of Dr Tawia's presentation, alongside additional engaging content and resources to further extend learning.
Key content areas:
- The importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant iron status
- Iron stores at birth
- Iron regulation of the breastfed infant
- Risks for iron deficiency of the toddler and infant
- Diet and iron status of infants and young children in Australia
Presenter:
Dr Susan Tawia - BSc PhD Dip Breastfeeding Mgmt Cert IV Breastfeeding Education (Community)
Enrolment period: enrolment is for 12 months commencing from the date of purchase.
Prepared by the Australian Breastfeeding Association RTO 21659, adapted from Dr Susan Tawia's presentation for the 2021 Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: A thirst for knowledge.
Professional development points:
IBLCE: 1L CERPs c202211 until 28/02/2023
Australian College of Midwives CPD endorsed activity: Approved for 1.5 CPD hours until 08/02/2024