Managing early breastfeeding challenges

2014

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Summary

Managing early breastfeeding challenges: this new video teaches nursing and lactation staff specific, research-based techniques to help mothers overcome the most common early breastfeeding challenges. Program benefits: supports joint commission core measures on breastmilk feeding clinical scenarios - shows how to problem-solve with mothers. Anticipatory guidance - prepare mothers and their partners for challenges that might arise after discharge. Modules Include: newborn challenges - includes sleepy baby, jaundice, avoidance behaviors, oral structure variations, late preterm infant; solutions include skin-to skin care, laid-back breastfeeding, cup and finger feeding, frenulotomy, asymmetrical latch, milk expression. Maternal Challenges - includes flattened and inverted nipples, Lactogenesis II, nipple pain, parent fatigue; solutions include reverse pressure softening, position and latch, nipple shields. Milk production and transfer - challenges include perceived insufficient milk supply, maternal health and delayed or low milk production; solutions include the process of lactation, signs of milk transfer, guidelines for expressing via hand or breast pump. Discharge planning - challenges include engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis; solutions include promoting milk flow, managing breast fullness, reducing discomforts, when to call a healthcare professional, mother-care, breastfeeding resources. "This video is a valuable tool for any hospital truly wanting to support successful breastfeeding. It is up-to-date and very user-friendly."-- Laura Nance, CLC, CLE, CLD, CCCE, CPD (CAPPA).