BREASTFEEDINGPDHC Parenting Class

THE MANY

BENEFITS OF

BREASTFEEDING

➢ Benefits for MOM

➢ Benefits for BABY

➢ Other Benefits

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BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR MOM

Immediate Benefits for Mom

Promotes faster weight loss after birth,

burning about 500 extra calories a day

Stimulates the uterus to contract and return to normal size faster

Less postpartum bleeding

Less risk of postpartum depression

Breastfeeding produces the naturally soothing hormone oxytocin which promote stress reduction and positive

feelings in the nursing mother.

LONG TERM

BENEFITS FOR

MOM

Lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer

Lower risk of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Less endometriosis

Less osteoporosis

Less diabetes

Less hypertension

Less cardiovascular disease

Benefits for BABY

Stronger immune systems

Less diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal

reflux and preterm necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Fewer colds and respiratory illnesses

Fewer ear infections which can damage hearing

Fewer case of bacterial meningitis

Better vision

Lower rates of infant mortality

Lower rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Less illness overall and less hospitalization

Other Benefits

➢ Saves you money:

Formula costs over $1,700/year per child

➢ Saves government and families money:

Breastfeeding reduces the cost of

healthcare.

➢ Parents have up to six times less

absenteeism from work

➢ Breastfeeding does not waste resources

or create pollution. Glass, plastic,

metal and paper are saved from landfills.

BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

ANATOMY OF THE BREAST

BREAST

CHANGES IN

PREGNANCY

Changes occur in your breasts before you miss a period. Your breasts can feel sensitive, painful or swollen.

The levels of the hormones change and ready the breasts for lactation.

Estrogen stimulates growth of the breast duct cells and generates the secretion of prolactin.

Prolactin stimulates breast enlargement and milk production.

Breasts continue to get larger in pregnancy, often a full cup size.

Progesterone supports the formation and growth of milk-producing cells within the glands of the breasts.

After birth, progesterone decreases and prolactin rises to allow lactation.

➢ Baby is alert about 1 hour after his arrival. After that alert time, he sleeps and so

does his exhausted momma.➢ Hold baby on your chest skin to skin right

after birth

➢ This is the time to initiate breastfeeding!➢ When baby suckles, mom's body releases

Oxytocin which causes milk let down. It also causes relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing for mom.

https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-

education/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-in-the-first-hour.html

INITIATING BREASTFEEDING

The Golden Hour

DEEP LATCH TECHNIQUE

Importance a Deep Latch

➢ Baby Breastfeeds, NOT nipple feeds

➢ Pulls mom's nipple to the back of his mouth and is comfortable for mom

➢ Prevents nipple damage

➢ Allows baby to get more breastmilk

What to do if latch is painful?

➢ Always break suction by putting your pinkie between your breast and baby's jaw

➢ Wait for wide baby's wide-open mouth to latch deeply

➢ Breaking the suction prevents nipple damage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FJuBn2bgNk

HUNGER CUES

HOW MUCH MILK IS ENOUGH?

At birth your baby's stomach holds about 1 teaspoonful.

On day 1 a newborn’s stomach wall is firm and doesn’t stretch.

Baby needs small frequent feeding of colostrum.

By day 3 the stomach starts to expand more easily to hold more milk.

Size of a Newborn’s Stomach

DAY ONE baby needs about 1 teaspoonful of colostrum

BENEFITS OF COLOSTRUMThe Super Food for Human

Babies

Acts as a laxative to help your baby pass meconium (the first very tarry poop) which helps prevent jaundice and gets rid of harmful waste products.

Is high in immunity properties.

Gives your baby’s brain, eyes and heart the right blend of nutrients to grow.

Contains high levels of protein, salts, fats, and vitamins for complete nutrition.

Your baby’s stomach can easily digest it.

Helps to prevent low blood sugar in newborns.

COLOSTRUM IS THE FIRST FOOD BABY GETS FROM MOM.

LEFT bottle contains Colostrum

RIGHT bottle has Transitional Breastmilk

BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqzqR1aOtAg

COMMON BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS

Positioning Tips

➢ Sit in a comfortable chair with a supportive back

➢ Hold baby's tummy to your tummy

➢ Use breastfeeding pillow, arm of chair or bed pillows to support the arm holding baby

➢ It’s important for you to be able to relax

ESTABLISHING BREASTFEEDING

The First Weeks

➢ Offer both breasts each feeding.

➢ Feed 8 to 12 times each 24 hours.

➢ Don't allow a newborn to sleep more than 3 hours at night in the first couple

weeks

➢ Don't offer pacifiers the first few weeks. It cause baby to be tired of sucking

and not latch well

➢ Get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet, and drink water when you are thirsty

➢ Allow friends and family to support you

➢ Contact a breastfeeding specialist with concerns or questions.

➢ Each hospital has Lactation Consultants to help you.

SUPPLY AND

DEMAND

feedings. Don't watch the clock, watch baby

when he is

common for moms to start to supplement when

to

babies.

IS BABY GETTING ENOUGH?

WET DIAPERS: 1 wet diaper on day 1 and 6+ by day 4. Urine should be pale and mild smelling.

DIRTY DIAPERS: 3-4+ dirty diapers/day by day 4.Stools should be yellow by day 5 and the size of a quarter or larger. The normal stool of a breastfed baby is loose (soft to watery and may be seedy or curdy).

OTHER POSITIVE SIGNS:

➢ Mom’s breasts feel softer

➢ Baby falls asleep or is happier

To feel what

a sufficiently wet diaper is

like, pour 3 tablespoons

of water into

a clean diaper.

Progression of breastfed baby's stools.

WEIGHT CHECK APPOINTMENT(S)

➢ A 7% weight loss during the first 3 or 4 days

after birth is normal.

➢ Baby should regain birth weight by 10-14 days.

➢Prior to discharge from the hospital, a weight

check appointment will be scheduled with your Pediatrician or the hospital Lactation

Consultant.

➢ It is not necessary to continue checking baby's weight once baby starts gaining adequate weight.

Weight Loss after birth is Normal

HELPFUL SUPPLIES

Nursing Bras -- Sports bras are great while initiating breastfeeding. 2 weeks

after birth or when breastfeeding is well established, you can

buy nursing bras. Avoid bras with underwires and front openings.

Spaghetti strap tops with flaps -- are great for layering and feeding in public.

Breast pads -- disposable or washable cotton. Always replace when wet

to prevent sore nipples and bacterial growth.

Breast feeding pillow or use bed pillows for positioning baby correctly

Nursing night gown – nice for night feeding, but pajamas work well too

Nursing covers – a receiving blanket works also with a newborn

* None are necessary to start breastfeeding your baby

THE 4TH TRIMESTER

THE 3 TRIMESTERS OF

PREGNANCY ARE WHEN BABY GROWS AND

DEVELOPS RAPIDLY.

AFTER DELIVERY, YOUR

BABY IS NOT READY TO BE ON HIS OWN.

THE NEXT 3 MONTHS YOUR

BABY NEEDS YOU. YOUR HEARTBEAT AND VOICE

CALM YOUR BABY.

IT IS A TIME OFTEN CALLED

THE 4TH TRIMESTER SINCE BABY NEEDS CONSTANT

CARE.

DEVELOP A SUPPORT SYSTEM

• WIC peer counselor

• Hospital Lactation Consultant

• An experienced breastfeeding friend who has successfully nursed a baby for at least 6 months

• Friends and family who support you as a new mother

NO

QUESTION IS A STUPID

QUESTION

ASK QUESTIONS

Learn as much as you can about breastfeeding before baby arrives.

Talk to the hospital Lactation Consultant while at the hospital.

Call the hospital Lactatiion Consultant or WIC peer counselor with questions after discharge.

ASK FOR HELP!

All moms need some help when they have a new baby.

Allow others to entertain older children, clean, bring food, etc.

Reach out to friends when you need to talk.

Some

knowledge, some support

and time with your baby!

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Ask a loved one for time to do something just for

you

Spend some time with the adults in your life

Get outside to get frest air, exercise and fresh perspective

A relaxed mom has a more

successful breastfeeding experience!

RESOURCES FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS

24/7 ODH Breastfeeding Hotline

1-888-588-3423

https://www.appalachianbreastfeedingnetwork.org/

Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC

www.kellymom.com/

La Leche League International

www.llli.com

Dr. Jack Newman

www.breastfeedinginc.ca

OPTIONAL LEARNING

https://www.myfdh.org/pdf/How-to-Breastfeed.pdf

Breastfeeding 101 Link: https://youtu.be/StItQYxflHw

SOURCES

www.kellymom.com/

www.llli.com

www.breastfeedinginc.ca

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Jan Riordan and Karen Wambach, 4th edition.

https://www.myfdh.org/pdf/How-to-Breastfeed.pdf, Ohio Department of Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsDml3rXyqY

https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-in-the-first-hour.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqzqR1aOtAg