Types of Birth & Impact
How does a cesarean birth affect breastfeeding?
-Delay in Lactogenesis 2
-Fluids
-Sleepy baby
-Mom in pain, recovering from major surgery
Which 2 hormones decrease in the first 24 hours after birth?
Estrogen and Progesterone
When should the 1st breastfeeding session occur?
Within the 1st hour after birth
What is the 1st hour after birth called?
The Golden Hour
Why is support important?
-Breastfeeding mothers who feel supported by family and friends have longer breastfeeding rates
-Mom is also recovering from pregnancy and birth and needs to feel supported
Name a few birth interventions that affect breastfeeding
-Pitocin
-Epidural
-Fluids
-Forceps/Vacuum
Which 2 hormones increase in the first 24 hours after birth?
Oxytocin and Prolactin
Why is skin to skin important?
- Promotes bonding
-Stabilizes baby's temperature
-Regulates baby's heart rate
-Promotes breastfeeding
Why is the Golden Hour important?
-Very important for the transition from inner uterine life to external uterine life
-Helps the baby stabilize
-Using the Golden Hour to initiate breastfeeding increases the breastfeeding success rate as babies are more alert after birth and more likely to feed
What postpartum depression/anxiety?
-Can be mild, moderate, or severe
-Contact provider to report symptoms
What positives come from a NSVD?
-Immediate skin to skin
-Less fluids and medication in mom and baby
-Baby comes when it's ready
Which hormones do not decrease/increase when someone has a retained placenta?
-Progesterone cannot decrease
-Prolactin cannot increase
What is rooming-in and why is it important?
-Mother and baby stay in the same room at the hospital at all times including during the night
-This supports breastfeeding and encourages mother/infant bonding.
What is the breast crawl?
The breast crawl describes what occurs when a newborn baby is placed on their Mom's chest or belly immediately after birth and given time to find the Mom’s nipple and begin to feed on their own
What are some things that are important for a mother's recovery?
-SLEEP
-Food and water
-Sunlight
-Whatever help they think is best for them and their baby
What are the pros to delivering in a Baby Friendly Hospital?
-Mother-baby bonding immediately after birth through skin to skin
-All new mothers are educated about the many benefits of breastfeeding
-Rooming-in policy
Which hormone is released while breastfeeding?
Oxytocin
What does my baby eat after birth?
-Colostrum
-High in protein
-Contains living cells, vitamins, antibodies, and all the nutrients your baby needs
Which interventions at the hospital can negatively impact breastfeeding?
-Bottles
-Formula
-Pacifiers
-Separation from baby for bathing, vitals, or other medical issues
What are some red flags during postpartum recovery?
-Heavy bleeding
-Depressed or overly anxious
-Low milk supply