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Table 1 Peer counsellor training content

From: A training curriculum for an mHealth supported peer counseling program to promote exclusive breastfeeding in rural India

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