Nipple Shields
These are the two sizes of nipple shield that we have.
What is 20mm and 24mm?
Within this timeframe from delivering a NICU mom needs to start pumping.
What is 6 hours or less.
This activity is very important to do in the first 24 hours for bonding and breastfeeding.
What is skin to skin?
Exclusive breastfeeding mom's best options for supplementation.
What is colostrum or human donor milk?
According to the breastfeeding basic handout that we give moms, these items can help sore nipples.
What is colostrum/breastmilk, lanolin, hydrogels/comfort gels, olive oil or coconut oil?
Name 2 reason you could use a nipple shield.
What are flat nipples, inverted nipples, tongue tie, transitioning from bottle feeding?
The square opening or numbers or "smiley face" of this device needs to be facing up when mom is pumping.
What is colostrum collector?
Appropriate supplementation amount in the first 24 hours.
What is 2-10ml?
Baby's stomach is the size of cherry and usually holds 5-7ml.
This need to be completed before you give baby human donor milk.
What is a human donor milk consent form?
According to the breastfeeding basic handout these interventions can help with engorgement.
What is Motrin, ice, supportive bra, hand expression or pumping, frequent feedings?
Avoid heat:)
This activity done after breastfeeding with a shield can help establish milk supply.
What is pumping or hand expression?
Name two reasons you might start a mom pumping.
What is late preterm baby, twins, supplementation, low blood sugar, nipple shield, low supply, poor feedings?
This is the minimum number of voids and stools that infant needs to have in the first 24 hours.
What is 1-2 wet and dirty diapers?
This needs to happen when a late preterm baby has lost >7% of their birth weight.
What is supplementation?
As a nurse we can tell our moms to do this after discharge if she is having breastfeeding questions or difficulties.
What is call lactation, office visits and Mommy & Me?
This needs to be filled out when another unit borrows a pump.
What is a breast pump log?
It is located at the front desk. Lactation office has extra pumps to loan out.
This is what you should do if mom states that she has "no milk".
What is education regarding colostrum/breastmilk?
Freshly express colostrum/breastmilk is good for this many hours at room temperature.
What is 4 hours?