Breastfeeding
Name 2 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom
Bonding
Reduced Blood Loss
Faster Weigh Loss
How soon should a healthy baby be brought skin to skin with Mom?
Immediate after birth. Regular assessments can be done with babe skin to skin and pokes can be delayed.
Name 2 Benefits of Breastfeeding For Babies
Bonding
Stronger Immune System
Regulation of HR, RR, Blood Glucose, Temperature
What is the Minimum Skin to Skin should be provided to babe after delivery?
Minimum of 1 Golden Hour
Name 4 Long Term Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers.
Lower risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Breast/Ovarian Cancers
Why is the Golden Hour so Important? Name 3 Reasons?
Bonding for Mom and Babe
Helps to Babes RR, HR, Temperature and Blood Sugar
Calms Mother and Babe
Facilitates Initiation of Breastfeeding
Name 4 Long Term Benefits of Breastfeeding for Babies?
Decreased risk of SIDS, Allergies, Obesity, Diabetes and some Childhood Cancers.
Oxytocin! The Love Hormone
Helps with Milk Supply
Contracts the Uterus decreasing risk of Post Partum Hemorrhage
Facilitates with bonding of babe and Mom
How Can You Promote Breastfeeding?
Provide Education
Provide Encouragement and Assistance
Positioning and Latching
No the Risks Factors of Breastfeed Difficulties, and Supply Issues
Refer Mom's to Lactation for Additional Assistance and Support
When should Skin to Skin be delayed?
Mom is under General Anesthesia and/or unable to safely hold babe.
Babe is needing Resuscitation Measures.
Any Other Medical Issues with Mom or Babe that Does not allow Skin to Skin to Safely be provided.
Mom declines after education on Skin to Skin.