Session | Day 1 | Time |
---|---|---|
1 | Registration; consent form signing; pre-test | 30 min |
2 | Introduction Importance of breastfeeding and recommended practices Benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months Benefits for the mother Benefits for the child Benefits for the family Recommended practices How breastfeeding works | 1 hour |
3 | Local breastfeeding situation and misconception | 1 hour |
4 | Importance of Early initiation of EBF and pregnancy counselling | 30 min |
5 | Demonstration of correct positioning and attachment Helping mothers hold the infant appropriately, with proper positioning Recommended rules of correct attachment Results of poor attachment How to produce sufficient milk How mother will understand that the infant is getting enough milk | 30 min |
6 | Breastfeeding video and explanation | 45 min |
7 | Expression of breast milk – Demonstration and practice | 45 min |
 | Day 2 |  |
8 | Review of day 1 training | 1 hour |
9 | Care of pregnant and lactating mothers and family planning Mother’s food and rest during pregnancy Iron tablets Check-up Delivery related information Family planning | 30 min |
10 | Counselling skills with demonstration | 1 hour |
11 | Counselling in pregnancy and role play (by the participants) | 1 hour |
12 | Counselling in breastfeeding mother and role play | 1 hour |
13 | Common breastfeeding difficulties and role play | 2 hour |
14 | Review and clarification | 90 min |
15 | Peer counsellor responsibilities and practical training sessions | 1 hour |
 | Day 3 |  |
16 | App training with study protocol training | 3 hour |
17 | Protocol review | 3 hour |
18 | Post-test | 30 min |