1. The document discusses maternal health concerns related to breastfeeding, including the nutritional needs of breastfeeding women, how breastfeeding assists with child spacing through the Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM), breastfeeding management when the mother is ill, and issues around maternal medication and breastfeeding.
2. It describes that the LAM method is 98% effective for child spacing if the mother is not menstruating, exclusively breastfeeding with no long intervals between feeds, and the baby is under 6 months old.
3. When a mother is ill, breastfeeding can be assisted by explaining the benefits of continuing, minimizing separation of mother and baby, providing fluids, helping find comfortable feeding positions, expressing
This is a compilation of recommendations for feeding of HIV-exposed infants based on WHO-UNICEF and the DOH Administrative Order. Ideally, patient's choice should still be considered whether exclusively breastfeeding or exclusively replacement feeding.
Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops (gestates) inside a woman's womb.[4][13] A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins.[14] Pregnancy usually occurs by sexual intercourse, but can also occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures.[6] A pregnancy may end in a live birth, a spontaneous miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), an induced abortion (induced miscarriage), or a stillbirth. Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual period (LMP), a span known as the gestational age.[4][5] This is just over nine months. Counting by fertilization age, the length is about 38 weeks.[5][13] Pregnancy is "the presence of an implanted human embryo or fetus in the uterus"; implantation occurs on average 8–9 days after fertilization.[15] An embryo is the term for the developing offspring during the first seven weeks following implantation (i.e. ten weeks' gestational age), after which the term fetus is used until birth.[5] Signs and symptoms of early pregnancy may include missed periods, tender breasts, morning sickness (nausea and vomiting), hunger, and frequent urination.[1] Pregnancy may be confirmed with a pregnancy test.[7] Methods of birth control—or, more accurately, contraception—are used to avoid pregnancy.
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters of approximately three months each.[4] The first trimester includes conception, which is when the sperm fertilizes the egg.[4] The fertilized egg then travels down the Fallopian tube and attaches to the inside of the uterus, where it begins to form the embryo and placenta.[4] During the first trimester, the possibility of miscarriage (natural death of embryo or fetus) is at its highest.[2] Around the middle of the second trimester, movement of the fetus may be felt.[4] At 28 weeks, more than 90% of babies can survive outside of the uterus if provided with high-quality medical care, though babies born at this time will likely experience serious health complications such as heart and respiratory problems and long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities.[4][16]
Prenatal care improves pregnancy outcomes.[9] Prenatal care may include taking extra folic acid, avoiding drugs, tobacco smoking, and alcohol, taking regular exercise, having blood tests, and regular physical examinations.[9] Complications of pregnancy may include disorders of high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, and severe nausea and vomiting.[3] In the ideal childbirth labor begins on its own when a woman is "at term".[17] Babies born before 37 weeks are "preterm" and at higher risk of health problems such as cerebral palsy.[4] Babies born between weeks 37 and 39 are considered "early term" while those born between weeks 39 and 41 are considered "full term".[4] Babies born between weeks 41 and 42 weeks are considered "late term" while after 42 weeks they are considered "post term".[4] Delivery before 39 wee
Wondering if you could be pregnant? Do you even know the presumptive, probable and positive signs of pregnancy? After a couple of weeks since you did lovemaking and now can’t wait for the confirmation, you’re confuse and still holding with the feeling of being pregnant. Can you distinguish those signs and symptoms? Are you familiar with their differences? Let’s find out each distinction.
1. The document discusses maternal health concerns related to breastfeeding, including the nutritional needs of breastfeeding women, how breastfeeding assists with child spacing through the Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM), breastfeeding management when the mother is ill, and issues around maternal medication and breastfeeding.
2. It describes that the LAM method is 98% effective for child spacing if the mother is not menstruating, exclusively breastfeeding with no long intervals between feeds, and the baby is under 6 months old.
3. When a mother is ill, breastfeeding can be assisted by explaining the benefits of continuing, minimizing separation of mother and baby, providing fluids, helping find comfortable feeding positions, expressing
This is a compilation of recommendations for feeding of HIV-exposed infants based on WHO-UNICEF and the DOH Administrative Order. Ideally, patient's choice should still be considered whether exclusively breastfeeding or exclusively replacement feeding.
Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops (gestates) inside a woman's womb.[4][13] A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins.[14] Pregnancy usually occurs by sexual intercourse, but can also occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures.[6] A pregnancy may end in a live birth, a spontaneous miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), an induced abortion (induced miscarriage), or a stillbirth. Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual period (LMP), a span known as the gestational age.[4][5] This is just over nine months. Counting by fertilization age, the length is about 38 weeks.[5][13] Pregnancy is "the presence of an implanted human embryo or fetus in the uterus"; implantation occurs on average 8–9 days after fertilization.[15] An embryo is the term for the developing offspring during the first seven weeks following implantation (i.e. ten weeks' gestational age), after which the term fetus is used until birth.[5] Signs and symptoms of early pregnancy may include missed periods, tender breasts, morning sickness (nausea and vomiting), hunger, and frequent urination.[1] Pregnancy may be confirmed with a pregnancy test.[7] Methods of birth control—or, more accurately, contraception—are used to avoid pregnancy.
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters of approximately three months each.[4] The first trimester includes conception, which is when the sperm fertilizes the egg.[4] The fertilized egg then travels down the Fallopian tube and attaches to the inside of the uterus, where it begins to form the embryo and placenta.[4] During the first trimester, the possibility of miscarriage (natural death of embryo or fetus) is at its highest.[2] Around the middle of the second trimester, movement of the fetus may be felt.[4] At 28 weeks, more than 90% of babies can survive outside of the uterus if provided with high-quality medical care, though babies born at this time will likely experience serious health complications such as heart and respiratory problems and long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities.[4][16]
Prenatal care improves pregnancy outcomes.[9] Prenatal care may include taking extra folic acid, avoiding drugs, tobacco smoking, and alcohol, taking regular exercise, having blood tests, and regular physical examinations.[9] Complications of pregnancy may include disorders of high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, and severe nausea and vomiting.[3] In the ideal childbirth labor begins on its own when a woman is "at term".[17] Babies born before 37 weeks are "preterm" and at higher risk of health problems such as cerebral palsy.[4] Babies born between weeks 37 and 39 are considered "early term" while those born between weeks 39 and 41 are considered "full term".[4] Babies born between weeks 41 and 42 weeks are considered "late term" while after 42 weeks they are considered "post term".[4] Delivery before 39 wee
Wondering if you could be pregnant? Do you even know the presumptive, probable and positive signs of pregnancy? After a couple of weeks since you did lovemaking and now can’t wait for the confirmation, you’re confuse and still holding with the feeling of being pregnant. Can you distinguish those signs and symptoms? Are you familiar with their differences? Let’s find out each distinction.
The document outlines the 4 core steps of Essential Newborn Care (ENC) which are: 1) Immediate drying of the newborn, 2) Skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn, 3) Properly timed cord clamping and cutting between 1 to 3 minutes after birth, and 4) Non-separation of newborn and mother for early breastfeeding initiation and rooming-in. These simple steps can prevent at least half of newborn deaths without additional costs to families or hospitals.
The document provides an outline for a course on caring for mothers, children, and families. The course covers topics like family structures, reproductive development, puberty, and the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. It aims to teach students to utilize the nursing process in caring for clients to promote health, assess risks, identify nursing diagnoses, plan interventions, implement care, and evaluate outcomes. The document outlines the various stages that will be covered, including pregnancy, labor/delivery, postpartum care, and care of newborns through adolescence.
The Philippine Family Planning Program has evolved over 38 years from a demographic program focused on fertility reduction to a health intervention program emphasizing reproductive health and rights. It aims to provide universal access to family planning and reproductive health services through community education and outreach, with the goals of reducing unmet need for family planning, lowering fertility rates, and improving maternal and child health. The program is guided by principles of responsible parenthood, respect for life, birth spacing, and informed choice.
A couple is having difficulties breastfeeding their 2-month old premature daughter who was born 7 weeks early. The infant's weight is decreasing due to inconsistent feeding. The nursing diagnosis is ineffective feeding pattern related to the infant's prematurity and the parents' lack of knowledge about feeding a premature baby. The nursing plan is to monitor the baby, provide a calm feeding environment, assess alternative feeding methods, teach proper positioning, record feedings, and educate parents on the importance of proper nutrition. The goals are for the baby to improve intake with no dehydration signs and for parents to increase knowledge and follow the correct feeding pattern.
This document provides information on promoting fetal and maternal wellbeing during pregnancy. It discusses danger signs of pregnancy like vaginal bleeding or fever that require medical attention. It also outlines signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension. The document then covers various self-care activities, appropriate exercise, nutrition, antenatal checkups, and management of minor disorders like backache, constipation, and frequent urination that can occur during pregnancy. Recommended daily allowances of nutrients like calories, protein, iron and calcium are also provided.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative aims at improving the knowledge , attitude and practices of health care workers by providing them with knowledge and skills to promote exclusive
breastfeeding among infants up to the age of 6 months.
10 steps of successful breastfeeding -
1. Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff.
2. Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy.
3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.
4. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding with in ½ hour of birth.
5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation even if they should be separated from their infants.
6. Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated.
7. Practice rooming-in- allowing mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day.
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
9. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers to breastfeeding infants.
10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups, and refer mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or clinic
This document outlines the many benefits that breastfeeding provides to children. It discusses how breast milk provides perfect nutrition that matches the child's needs and genetic makeup. Breast milk aids in the child's development and intelligence. It also protects against various infections and enhances the immune system. Overall, the document emphasizes that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for supporting a child's health, growth, and development.
Breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infants and has many health benefits for both mother and baby. The stages of human milk include colostrum, transition milk, mature milk, and involutional milk. Proper positioning and latching techniques are important for successful breastfeeding. Newborn screening tests look for rare but treatable conditions like congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, phenylketonuria, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Early detection and treatment can prevent symptoms and allow babies to thrive.
The document provides guidance on examining a patient's breasts and axillae. It describes the anatomy and outlines the procedure which involves inspection and palpation. Inspection involves examining the breasts visually for signs of abnormalities while palpation involves thoroughly feeling the breasts using a systematic approach to identify any masses or irregularities. Any findings should be carefully documented including location, size, shape, consistency and characteristics. The exam also includes inspecting and palpating the axillae and nipple areas.
The document provides information on various public health programs and initiatives by the Department of Health in the Philippines. It includes the DOH health calendar for 2010 which lists important health awareness dates throughout the year focused on topics like cancer, kidney disease, tuberculosis, and more. It also discusses the maternal and child health program which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rates through interventions like prenatal care, immunizations, nutrition supplementation, and clean and safe deliveries. Key aspects of family planning counseling are outlined as well, emphasizing the importance of informed choice and addressing clients' individual needs and circumstances.
This document discusses breastfeeding and lactation management. It defines exclusive breastfeeding as an infant receiving only breastmilk for the first 6 months. Lactation management involves educating mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding and proper breast and nipple care. Key facts from the WHO emphasize the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers. The document also provides 10 facts on breastfeeding from the WHO, covering recommendations to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, the health protections breastmilk provides, and the need for breastfeeding support.
- A newborn examination is performed within 24 hours of birth to assess transition to extrauterine life and detect any malformations or diseases.
- The examination assesses measurements, vital signs, general appearance, skin, and a head-to-toe assessment of various body systems and reflexes.
- Key steps include preparing the environment, introducing oneself, ensuring privacy and comfort, proceeding systematically, and documenting findings to identify any issues requiring treatment.
This document discusses breastfeeding and provides information on breastfeeding globally and in India. Some key points:
- Breastfeeding has significant health benefits for both children and mothers. If breastfeeding were scaled up universally, over 820,000 child lives could be saved annually.
- Globally in 2020, 149 million children under 5 were stunted and 45 million were wasted. Exclusive breastfeeding rates are only around 44% globally.
- In India, only 24.5% of children are breastfed within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding rates decline rapidly from 20% by 6 months.
- WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding for up to 2
This document discusses the key concepts of community health nursing (CHN). It defines CHN as applying nursing skills, public health, and social assistance through organized community efforts to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure access to healthcare. The goals of CHN are to raise the health levels of communities by empowering them to cope with health threats and maximize wellness. CHN is a generalist field that addresses individuals, families, populations and communities across all ages and levels of healthcare.
The document discusses maternal and child health nursing. It aims to ensure the health of expectant and nursing mothers as well as healthy children. Key aspects covered include prenatal care, tetanus immunization, micronutrient supplementation, clean and safe delivery practices both at home and in health facilities, and postpartum care. Emergency obstetric and newborn care are also addressed through strategies like BEmONC and CEmONC. The philosophy of maternal and child health nursing is presented as being community-centered, research-based, and protecting family rights.
This document provides background information on the Crisostomo family that is the subject of a family nursing diagnosis study. It introduces the family structure, which consists of an elderly widow, Angelita Policarpio, living with her daughter Irma Crisostomo and son-in-law George Crisostomo. It then discusses the socioeconomic factors of the family, including their education, occupations, income, religion and environmental living conditions. Finally, it provides a health assessment of family member Angelita Policarpio, outlining her medical history of kidney stones, arthritis, hypertension and current medications. The document lays out the initial data collected on the Crisostomo family to inform the family nursing diagnosis and care plan.
The document outlines the 4 core steps of Essential Newborn Care (ENC) which are: 1) Immediate drying of the newborn, 2) Skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn, 3) Properly timed cord clamping and cutting between 1 to 3 minutes after birth, and 4) Non-separation of newborn and mother for early breastfeeding initiation and rooming-in. These simple steps can prevent at least half of newborn deaths without additional costs to families or hospitals.
The document provides an outline for a course on caring for mothers, children, and families. The course covers topics like family structures, reproductive development, puberty, and the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. It aims to teach students to utilize the nursing process in caring for clients to promote health, assess risks, identify nursing diagnoses, plan interventions, implement care, and evaluate outcomes. The document outlines the various stages that will be covered, including pregnancy, labor/delivery, postpartum care, and care of newborns through adolescence.
The Philippine Family Planning Program has evolved over 38 years from a demographic program focused on fertility reduction to a health intervention program emphasizing reproductive health and rights. It aims to provide universal access to family planning and reproductive health services through community education and outreach, with the goals of reducing unmet need for family planning, lowering fertility rates, and improving maternal and child health. The program is guided by principles of responsible parenthood, respect for life, birth spacing, and informed choice.
A couple is having difficulties breastfeeding their 2-month old premature daughter who was born 7 weeks early. The infant's weight is decreasing due to inconsistent feeding. The nursing diagnosis is ineffective feeding pattern related to the infant's prematurity and the parents' lack of knowledge about feeding a premature baby. The nursing plan is to monitor the baby, provide a calm feeding environment, assess alternative feeding methods, teach proper positioning, record feedings, and educate parents on the importance of proper nutrition. The goals are for the baby to improve intake with no dehydration signs and for parents to increase knowledge and follow the correct feeding pattern.
This document provides information on promoting fetal and maternal wellbeing during pregnancy. It discusses danger signs of pregnancy like vaginal bleeding or fever that require medical attention. It also outlines signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension. The document then covers various self-care activities, appropriate exercise, nutrition, antenatal checkups, and management of minor disorders like backache, constipation, and frequent urination that can occur during pregnancy. Recommended daily allowances of nutrients like calories, protein, iron and calcium are also provided.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative aims at improving the knowledge , attitude and practices of health care workers by providing them with knowledge and skills to promote exclusive
breastfeeding among infants up to the age of 6 months.
10 steps of successful breastfeeding -
1. Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff.
2. Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy.
3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.
4. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding with in ½ hour of birth.
5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation even if they should be separated from their infants.
6. Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated.
7. Practice rooming-in- allowing mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day.
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
9. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers to breastfeeding infants.
10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups, and refer mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or clinic
This document outlines the many benefits that breastfeeding provides to children. It discusses how breast milk provides perfect nutrition that matches the child's needs and genetic makeup. Breast milk aids in the child's development and intelligence. It also protects against various infections and enhances the immune system. Overall, the document emphasizes that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for supporting a child's health, growth, and development.
Breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infants and has many health benefits for both mother and baby. The stages of human milk include colostrum, transition milk, mature milk, and involutional milk. Proper positioning and latching techniques are important for successful breastfeeding. Newborn screening tests look for rare but treatable conditions like congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, phenylketonuria, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Early detection and treatment can prevent symptoms and allow babies to thrive.
The document provides guidance on examining a patient's breasts and axillae. It describes the anatomy and outlines the procedure which involves inspection and palpation. Inspection involves examining the breasts visually for signs of abnormalities while palpation involves thoroughly feeling the breasts using a systematic approach to identify any masses or irregularities. Any findings should be carefully documented including location, size, shape, consistency and characteristics. The exam also includes inspecting and palpating the axillae and nipple areas.
The document provides information on various public health programs and initiatives by the Department of Health in the Philippines. It includes the DOH health calendar for 2010 which lists important health awareness dates throughout the year focused on topics like cancer, kidney disease, tuberculosis, and more. It also discusses the maternal and child health program which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rates through interventions like prenatal care, immunizations, nutrition supplementation, and clean and safe deliveries. Key aspects of family planning counseling are outlined as well, emphasizing the importance of informed choice and addressing clients' individual needs and circumstances.
This document discusses breastfeeding and lactation management. It defines exclusive breastfeeding as an infant receiving only breastmilk for the first 6 months. Lactation management involves educating mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding and proper breast and nipple care. Key facts from the WHO emphasize the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers. The document also provides 10 facts on breastfeeding from the WHO, covering recommendations to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, the health protections breastmilk provides, and the need for breastfeeding support.
- A newborn examination is performed within 24 hours of birth to assess transition to extrauterine life and detect any malformations or diseases.
- The examination assesses measurements, vital signs, general appearance, skin, and a head-to-toe assessment of various body systems and reflexes.
- Key steps include preparing the environment, introducing oneself, ensuring privacy and comfort, proceeding systematically, and documenting findings to identify any issues requiring treatment.
This document discusses breastfeeding and provides information on breastfeeding globally and in India. Some key points:
- Breastfeeding has significant health benefits for both children and mothers. If breastfeeding were scaled up universally, over 820,000 child lives could be saved annually.
- Globally in 2020, 149 million children under 5 were stunted and 45 million were wasted. Exclusive breastfeeding rates are only around 44% globally.
- In India, only 24.5% of children are breastfed within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding rates decline rapidly from 20% by 6 months.
- WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding for up to 2
This document discusses the key concepts of community health nursing (CHN). It defines CHN as applying nursing skills, public health, and social assistance through organized community efforts to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure access to healthcare. The goals of CHN are to raise the health levels of communities by empowering them to cope with health threats and maximize wellness. CHN is a generalist field that addresses individuals, families, populations and communities across all ages and levels of healthcare.
The document discusses maternal and child health nursing. It aims to ensure the health of expectant and nursing mothers as well as healthy children. Key aspects covered include prenatal care, tetanus immunization, micronutrient supplementation, clean and safe delivery practices both at home and in health facilities, and postpartum care. Emergency obstetric and newborn care are also addressed through strategies like BEmONC and CEmONC. The philosophy of maternal and child health nursing is presented as being community-centered, research-based, and protecting family rights.
This document provides background information on the Crisostomo family that is the subject of a family nursing diagnosis study. It introduces the family structure, which consists of an elderly widow, Angelita Policarpio, living with her daughter Irma Crisostomo and son-in-law George Crisostomo. It then discusses the socioeconomic factors of the family, including their education, occupations, income, religion and environmental living conditions. Finally, it provides a health assessment of family member Angelita Policarpio, outlining her medical history of kidney stones, arthritis, hypertension and current medications. The document lays out the initial data collected on the Crisostomo family to inform the family nursing diagnosis and care plan.
3. Mga Nilalaman ng Breast Milk
Energy
Protein
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
4. Benepisyo ng Breastfeeding
Advantages to the Baby
Iniiwasan ang:
Impeksyon sa tenga
Pneumonia
Impeksyon sa tiyan at bituka
Constipation at Pagtatae
Sakit sa balat
Allergy
Pagkamatay sa unang taon
5. Benepisyo sa Ina
Pinapabilis ang involution ng matres ng ina at
iniiwasan ang postpartum bleeding
Binabawasan ang tsansa magkaroon ng
kanser sa matres at dibdib
6. Benepisyo ng Breastfeeding
Nutritional benefits
Immunological benefits
Bonding
Practicality
Contraceptive effect
Beneficial to mother’s figure
Dental development
Hypoallergenic
7. Mga Techniques sa
Breastfeeding
Gumawa ng routine para sa ina at sanggol at
ihanda ang mga gamit na kailangan para sa
breastfeeding:
Unan bilang suporta sa bata
Nursing stool
Tubig at pagkain
12. Tamang Posisyon ng Sanggol
Habang Nagpapasuso
Ang buong katawan ng sanggol ay dapat
nasusuportahan ng ina
Ang katawan ng sanggol ay nakaharap sa ina
Ang tiyan ng sanggol ay dumidikit sa tiyan ng
ina
13. Signs ng Tamang Pagsuso ng
Sanggol sa Ina
Tinatakpan ng bibig ng sanggol ang buong
areola ng suso ng ina
Nakadikit ang baba ng sanggol sa suso ng ina
Ang ibabang labi ng sanggol ay nakalabas
14. Ipagdikit ang ibabang labi ng sanggol sa iyong nipple
“Latching on” – dapat buong tinatakpan ng bibig ng
sanggol ang nipple at areola ng suso ng ina
Unang pagpapasuso – isang minuto kada suso;
dagdagan ng isang minuto sa sunod na araw
hanggang ang sanggol ay sumususo sa loob ng
sampung minuto kada isang suso
Pagkatapos ng pagpapasuso, hatakin ang baba ng
sanggol pababa o ipasok ang daliri sa bibig ng
sanggol.
15. Mga Problema sa Pagpapasuso
Pagtigas, pagsakit at pamamaga ng suso
Pagsakit ng nipple
Pagkakaroon ng bukol sa suso
The composition of human milk changes dramatically in the postpartum period as secretions evolve from colostrum to mature milk
3-4 months – dramatic change
Most common position used by mothers
Infant’s head is supported in the elbow, the back and buttock is supported by the arm and lifted to the breast
Ideal for early breastfeeding
Mother holds the baby crosswise in breast in the crook of the arm opposite the breast the infant is to be fed
The baby’s trunk and head are supported with the forearm and palm
The other hand is placed beneath the breast in a U-shaped to guide the baby’s mouth to your breast
The infant’s head is placed under the arm like holding a football
Baby’s body is supported with the forearm and the head is supported with the hand
Many mothers are not comfortable with this position.
Good position after operative procedures
The mother lies on her side propping up her head and shoulder with pillow.
The infant is also lying down facing the mother.
Good position after Caesarian section.
Allows the new mother to rest
Effects of poor attachment:
Masakit na nipple
Milk is not emptied from breast resulting in engorgment
Insufficient emptying of the breast results in poor milk production and supply, as a result , the baby is increasingly dissatisfied at every feed
Less milk is available for the baby resulting in a frustated baby and refusal to suck. This leads to poor weight gain