|
Topic areas covered:
- Advantages of Breastfeeding
- Medical Recommendations (AAP & WHO)
- Family support & help
- Nutrition while breast feeding
- Feeding frequency & length
- Breast preparation
- Nursing bras
- Proper positioning (cradle, cross cradle, football, side lying)
- Latching technique and evaluation (Dr. Jack Newman video)
- Feeding frequency & length
- Signs of adequate intake
- Common problems in first month
-sore nipples
-engorgement
-plugged ducts
-mastitis
- When professional help is needed
- Types of breast pumps and indication for use
- Introduction of bottles & pacifiers
- Breastfeeding in public
- Helpful products
- Resources both in and out patient
Resources:
Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Breastfeeding Power Point Presentation, 2007
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding DVD, 2005 |