Before Baby
The goal is to be informed and provide_
Encouragement!!!
A professional who specializes in lactation
Early hunger cues
Stirring, mouth opening, turning head/rooting
Changes that occur to the breasts during pregnancy
Enlarged, darkened areola/nipple, veins
Promotes bonding, temperature stability, and prevents PPD.
Skin to skin
Mid hunger cues
Stretching, increasing movement, hand to mouth
Research shows that breastfeeding is more successful when partners are...
Proactive!!!
First hour after birth
Golden Hour
You are your partner's biggest...
Advocate!!!
Written during pregnancy it sets out in advance preferences for labor, such as choice of birth setting, methods of pain relief, and feeding goals.
Birth plan
First milk
Colostrum
Late hunger cues
Crying, agitation, turning red