Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health

This Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health elearning programme promotes holistic caregiving and integrated support for families by raising awareness of the interplay between breastfeeding, parent-infant relationships, and perinatal mental health. It also provides guidance, resources and practical tools to support users to build skills in reflective practice and develop confidence in having sensitive conversations.

This programme is made up of 2 learning sessions, consisting of: 

• Session 1: The relationship between infant feeding and perinatal mental health
• Session 2: Practical skills to support families with infant feeding and perinatal mental health 

This elearning is aimed at anyone involved in the delivery of perinatal care and early years support during the 1,001 critical days through pregnancy to age two (including healthcare professionals, non-clinical staff and volunteers).