nursing interventions for breastfeeing
ave the parent wash their hands, get comfortable, and have
caffeine-free, nonalcoholic fluids to drink during breastfeeding.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing
Express a few drops of colostrum or milk and spread it over the
nipple to lubricate the nipple and entice the newborn.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing: Show the parent the
proper latch-on position.
Have them support the breast in one hand with the thumb on top
and four fingers underneath.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing: Show the parent the
proper latch-on position.
With the newborn's mouth in front of the nipple, the newborn
can be stimulated to open their mouth by tickling the lower lip
with the tip of the nipple.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing: Show the parent the
proper latch-on position.
. The parent pulls the newborn to the nipple with the newborn's
mouth covering all or as much of the areola as possible, as well
as the nipple.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing: Demonstrate the four
basic breastfeeding positions:
, football hold (under the arm), cradle (most common) or
modified cradle (across the lap), and side-lying.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing
Teach parents to observe the newborn for cues of fullness rather
than being concerned about the time the feeding takes.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing
To prevent nipple trauma, show the parent how to insert a finger
in the side of the newborn's mouth to break the suction from the
nipple prior to removing the newborn from the breast.
nursing interventions for breastfeeing: Contact a lactation
consultant to offer additional recommendations and support,
especially to parents who have concerns about adequate breast
milk or parents who have been unsuccessful with breastfeeding
in the past.
client education for breastfeeding
Uterine cramps are normal during breastfeeding, resulting from
oxytocin, and promote uterine involution.
client education for breastfeeding
When the newborn is latched on correctly, the nose, cheeks, and
chin will be touching the breast.
client education for breastfeeding
Hunger cues include hand to mouth or hand to hand movements,
sucking motions, and rooting reflex. Newborns will nurse on
demand after a pattern is established.