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The two most important elements of providing professional
breastfeeding support are taking a complete history and
performing a detailed physical assessment. Yet, taking the
time to take a history or observe a full feeding can sometimes
seem too lengthy a process when understaffed or short on
time. When these important items are not done, this can lead
to increased problems for the feeding dyad, heavier financial
burdens for both the family and the healthcare system, and
emotional costs for mother and baby.
In this book, lactation consultant Denise Altman discusses
the information that should be obtained during the history
taking part of the patient interview and shows how this
information offers triggers for close observation during the
physical assessment that help the health provider identify
breastfeeding problems. Examples, case studies, and sample
forms are included to better show the process.
This book covers:
• Cross cultural communication
• Documentation and charting methods
• Types of interview questions
• Maternal and infant history
• Maternal and infant physical assessment
• Feeding assessment
• Unique situations that affect breastfeeding - piercings,
abuse, NICU baby, multiples, and adoption
• Critical thinking skills
Author: Denise Altman, RN, IBCLC, LCCE
Copyright: 2008
ISBN: 978-0-9815257-6-1
Total Pages: 112
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