Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding was co-created with the Philani Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Trust to support new mothers around the world. This engaging, one-week learning experience, provides participants with everything they need to know to more successfully establish breastfeeding – or support a new mother who has decided to breastfeed. We created the course because we recognize that there is a very small window in which successful, exclusive breastfeeding can be established, and that many new mothers are mastering this skill during a busy and sometimes stressful time. Brought to life by beautiful illustrations and interviews with international mothers, we hope to reach the broadest spectrum of mothers, helping them understand the current recommendations, challenges, benefits and practical considerations around breastfeeding - while simultaneously inspiring them to consider breastfeeding as the first choice for feeding their babies.



Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

Instructor: Maya Adam, MD
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This course was co-developed with the Philani Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Trust in Khayelitsha, South Africa. For decades, Philani has been providing community-based health care to women in the perinatal period. Philani means “to be well and to belong”. This course is part of Philani's ongoing commitment to helping mothers around the world to thrive in the face of adversity. Together, we dream of a world in which all mothers can be well and belong.
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2018
This course is very helpful to me to prepare for my baby's arrival. I have learned a lot from the benefits of breastfeeding and will absolutely choose this practice in raising my own child.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2021
I learned a lot from this course. There was so much I didn’t know prior to taking this course that I know and understand now. I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Highly recommend it!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2019
Relevant information. A lot it I didn't know. I am glad I watched this while pregnant to prepare myself when baby arrives. I will likely see a lactation consultant.
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