Training of Trainers for Mother-to-Mother Support ... - Linkages Project

Training in Communities, Day 2
Objective/content/messages
Learning objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will
be able to:
• Train community facilitators in the
methodology of mother-to-mother
support groups.
• Facilitate a breastfeeding mother-tomother
support group in a community
setting.
Key messages:
• Position and attach the baby correctly
at the breast to prevent sore nipples.
• Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6
months, giving no water, other liquids,
or solid foods.
• Breastmilk contains enough water.
• Breastfeed frequently day and night (on
demand) for as often and as long as
baby wants.
• Continue to breastfeed baby on
demand day and night while managing
a breastfeeding difficulty.
• With information and support, all
women can overcome breastfeeding
difficulties and special situations.
Materials/times/activities
Materials:
• Flipchart paper, markers, masking tape
• Sessions 7, 8, 10 and 11 from training
module
Time:
5 hours
Activity:
Form small groups of participants from the
training who will act as facilitators of the
mother-to-mother support groups, with
other participants of the training who will
act as observers (number depending on
total number of participants) and workshop
facilitators.
1. Song or story to review key messages
2. Demonstration and practice of
positioning and attachment techniques
3. Guided discussion on exclusive
breastfeeding
4. MtMSG practice co-facilitated with
trainer and mother on “Early Days of
Breastfeeding,” discussion and
characteristics of a mother-to-mother
support group facilitator
5. Work groups on common difficulties:
- Sore or cracked nipples
- Engorgement
- Blocked ducts
- Low milk supply
6. “Fishing game” on special situations
7. Brainstorming key messages
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Time:
2 hours
Activity:
Each group shares experiences in plenary
and describes what content areas were
covered.
Prepare training/materials for next day.
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