Developed in partnership by First Steps Nutrition Trust (FSNT) and the Breastfeeding Network (BfN), this new online course brings together two organisations with extensive expertise in infant feeding, nutrition and family support.
The course combines FSNT’s independent, conflict of interest-free expertise on infant feeding and infant milks with BfN’s experience providing compassionate, person-centred feeding support. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to support families who formula feed or combine breastfeeding and formula feeding.
‘Supporting Families with Formula Feeding (Physicians)’ is an independent study online course, so it is particularly friendly to healthcare professionals’ busy schedules. Buying the course will give you access to the course materials for one year.
The course provides practical, evidence-based guidance on assessing and responding to common feeding concerns, helping professionals distinguish normal infant behaviour from difficulties that may require further assessment or specialist support.
It also explores the different types of infant formula available, the evidence behind their use, and how commercial marketing can influence feeding decisions and contribute to misconceptions. This helps professionals critically evaluate product claims and provide families with accurate, independent and unbiased information and support.
Throughout, the course emphasises sensitive, non-judgemental communication, enabling healthcare professionals to support informed feeding decisions and provide safe, appropriate and compassionate care.
The course covers four key areas:
- Formula feeding: Why training matters
- Communication and infant feeding: Providing sensitive, supportive and context-aware care
- Choosing infant formula: Supporting families to make informed decisions
- Safe and appropriate formula feeding: Practical guidance for professionals
Each section concludes with key messages to inform practice, alongside myth-busting content addressing common questions, concerns and misconceptions encountered when supporting families.
This course amounts to four hours of CPD, not including reflective work.
Course price: £30.00
‘Supporting Families with Formula Feeding (Physicians)’ is now available in our shop.