First, I will assess the mother feeling about breastfeeding and determine if she is willing or reluctant to breastfeed her baby. Taking the time to evaluate the new mom knowledge, concerns, fears, cultural values, family support, as well as her previous experience, will allow me to understand her position, help her to clarify her feelings and guide her to make the best decision for her and her baby. In this sense, create a good rapport, make the mom to feel comfortable and allow her to feel that she is not going to be judge or criticizes for whatever choice she makes, will be a good start.
Second, I will clarify any misconception that the mother may has about breastfeeding. I will educate her regarding the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding, for both, her and her little …show more content…
Breast feeding promote bonding between mother and newborn, helps moms to recuperate or heal faster after childbirth, helps mom to loose baby fat and get back to their normal weight in less time, as well as decrease the risk of certain health problem such as diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and some types of ovarian and breast cancer. On the other hand, breastfeeding also has an economic impact for the mother, the family and the society in general. Breastmilk is less expensive, it is ready to use at any time and do not require bottles, sterilizes, milk warmers, etc. Breastfeeding moms recuperates faster and are able to return to work in less time. It also decrease the cost of health care since these babies tend to require less medical care, medications and treatments and consequently mom do not need to miss work so often (Office of Women's Health,
Second, I will clarify any misconception that the mother may has about breastfeeding. I will educate her regarding the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding, for both, her and her little …show more content…
Breast feeding promote bonding between mother and newborn, helps moms to recuperate or heal faster after childbirth, helps mom to loose baby fat and get back to their normal weight in less time, as well as decrease the risk of certain health problem such as diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and some types of ovarian and breast cancer. On the other hand, breastfeeding also has an economic impact for the mother, the family and the society in general. Breastmilk is less expensive, it is ready to use at any time and do not require bottles, sterilizes, milk warmers, etc. Breastfeeding moms recuperates faster and are able to return to work in less time. It also decrease the cost of health care since these babies tend to require less medical care, medications and treatments and consequently mom do not need to miss work so often (Office of Women's Health,