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Chapter 9
The Family after Birth
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Puerperium (p. 199)
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Known as postpartum period
Six weeks following childbirth
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Sometimes referred to as the fourth trimester of
pregnancy
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Adapting Care to Specific Groups
and Cultures (p. 199)
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The nursing care provided must be adapted
to the circumstances of the mother and infant.
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Nursing Considerations for Specific
Groups of Patients (pp. 199-200)
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Adolescents
Single women
Families at or below the poverty level
Families who have twins (or more)
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Question 1
Complete the following: Pregnancy : 40 weeks
as Puerperium : ______
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2)
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5 weeks
6 weeks
2 months
1 year
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Cultural Influences on Postpartum
Care (p. 200)
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The nurse must adapt care to fit
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Use an interpreter where appropriate
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Health beliefs
Values
Practices
Should not be a family member or in
cultural/religious conflict with the patient/family
Dietary practices
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Using Interpreters (p. 200)
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Aids in the woman being able to understand
and provide optimal care to her infant
Interpreter should not be a family member or
from a group that is in social or religious
conflict
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Postpartum Changes in the Mother
(p. 200)
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Immediately after delivery, the mother
experiences multiple physiological changes.
It is important for the nurse to assess all body
systems and not just focus on the
reproductive system changes.
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Reproductive System (pp. 200-206)
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Uterus
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Involution
Uterine lining
Descent of uterine
fundus
Afterpains
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Lochia
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Rubra
Serosa
Alba
Cervix
Vagina
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Stress importance of
discussing with health
care provider when to
resume vaginal
intercourse postpartum
Breasts
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Engorgement
Nursing care
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Reproductive System
(cont.) (pp. 203-206)
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Perineum
Episiotomy
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Nursing care and patient teaching
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REEDA assessment
Cold packs
Topical and systemic medications
Nonpharmacological pain relief methods
Return of ovulation and menstruation
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Menstrual cycle typically resumes in 6-8
weeks if not breastfeeding
Return of ovulation is delayed if
breastfeeding; however, it can occur at any
time after birth (pregnancy is possible)
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Question 2
During postpartum discharge teaching, a woman
expresses that “since she is breastfeeding her newborn”
she will not require birth control. The nurse will:
1) inform the physician.
2) tell the woman she will require birth control when she is
weaning the baby.
3) inform her that breastfeeding is not a form a birth control.
4) inform her that she must use oral contraceptives in supplement
to breastfeeding.
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Breasts (p. 206)
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First 2-3 days postpartum, breasts are full but
soft
Day 3, breasts become firm, lumpy due to
increased blood flow and milk production
Engorged breasts occur in both nursing and
nonnursing mothers
Nipples should be assessed for redness and
cracking and washed with plain water
Support bra should be worn
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Cardiovascular System (pp. 206-207)
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Cardiac output and blood volume –blood loss
500mL vaginal/1000mL in cesarean birth.
Body rids excess fluids through diuresis and
diaphoresis
Coagulation – blood clotting factors higher
during pregnancy and 4 to 6 weeks post.
Blood values – hg and hct –fluid shift affects
count – 8 week post fluid balance returns to
normal. Elevated WBCs returns to normal by
12 days postpartnum
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Cardiovascular System (pp. 206-207)
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Chills- not feeling “cold” but
tremors possible adrenaline
response from birth process
Orthostatic hypotension –
resistance to the blood flow in
pelvis drops
Nursing care – “Safety Alert” –
patients should ask for
assistance the first time they
get out of bed
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Question 3
It is considered normal for a woman’s blood
pressure to increase during pregnancy.
1) True
2) False
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Urinary System (pp. 207-208)
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A full bladder can displace the uterus and
lead to postpartum hemorrhage
The woman who voids frequent, small
amounts of urine may have increased
residual urine because her bladder does not
fully empty
Residual urine in the bladder may promote
the growth of microorganisms
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Gastrointestinal
System (p. 208)
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Constipation
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To help alleviate this problem,
encourage woman to
• Increase fluid and fiber intake
• Increase activity, such as walking
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Medications may slow
peristalsis. Hemorrhoids,
soreness, dehydration and little
food intake may have affect.
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Integumentary System (p. 208)
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Hyperpigmentation of the skin changes as
hormone levels decrease
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Linea nigra disappears
Striae fade to silver
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Musculoskeletal System (pp. 208-209)
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Diastasis recti
Longitudinal ab
muscles from
chest to symphysis
pubis are
separated
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Musculoskeletal System (pp. 208209)
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Hypermobility of the joints that occurs during
pregnancy will stabilize within 6 weeks after
delivery
Exercises
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Abdominal muscle tightening
Head lift
Pelvic tilt
Kegel exercises
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Immune System (p. 209)
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Prevent blood incompatibilities and infection
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RhoGAM if woman is Rh negative and baby is Rh
positive
Give mother immunization for rubella if she is not
immune. This will prevent infection in future
pregnancies which could cause birth defects.
Mother may breastfeed after immunization.
• Titer < 1:8 requires immunization
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Adaptation of Nursing Care Following
Cesarean Birth (pp. 209-211)
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Same as with normal vaginal delivery except
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Monitoring of abdominal dressing
Lochia generally less because surgical sponges
have removed contents of the uterus.
Urinary catheter removed within 24 hours of birth
Respiratory care – if confined in bed, turn and
cough every 2 hours
Prevention of thrombophlebitis
Pain management – some epidural narcotics may
cause respiratory depression. Give analgesia
immediately after breastfeeding to minimize
passage to breast milk.
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Emotional Care (p. 211)
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The birth of an infant brings about physical
changes in the mother but also causes many
emotional and relationship changes in all
family members
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Mothers (p. 211)
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Rubin’s Psychological Changes of the
Puerperium (Table 9-2)
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Postpartum blues
Postpartum depression
Fatigue
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Question 4
Which of the following groups of signs and symptom are
the most representative of postpartum “blues”?
1) Crying, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, and
anxiety.
2) Crying, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety.
3) Crying, increased appetite, urinary retention, anxiety, and fear
of the unknown.
4) Crying, despondency, poor concentration, diarrhea, and
anxiety.
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Fathers (p. 212)
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Engrossment
Four phases of adjustment
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Having expectations and personal intentions
Confronting reality and overcoming frustrations
Creating one’s own personal father role
Reaping rewards of fatherhood
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Other Family Members
(pp. 212-213)
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Siblings
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Age-dependent on how
older sibling will respond
to new baby
Preparation important
Grandparents – proximity
and attitude towards
involvement with care
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Grieving Parents (pp. 213-214)
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Therapeutic communication and nursing care
Stages of the grief process
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Shock and disbelief
Anger
Guilt
Sadness and depression
Gradual resolution of sadness
Memory packet, code on parent’s door
indicating to staff the family is grieving lost of
their infant
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Parenthood (p. 214)
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Can affect
communication between
partners
Division of responsibility
can be source of conflict
Fatigue increases
irritability
Loss of freedom and
decreased socializing
may cause couple to
feel lonely
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Family Care Plan (p. 214)
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The “patient” is the entire family. Studying
the family as well as the patient can offer
insight into community-based care
Nursing care plan 9-2 page 215
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Neonatal Transition to Extrauterine
Life (p. 214)
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Phase 1: Period of reactivity, 0-30 minutes
after birth
Phase 2: Decreased responsiveness, 30
minutes to 2 hours after birth
Phase 3: Second period of reactivity, 2 to 8
hours after birth
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Phase 2 Nursing Care of the
Newborn (pp. 215-217)
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Supporting
thermoregulation
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Evaporation
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Observing bowel
and urinary function
Security measures
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Identifying the infant
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Gestational age
evaluation
Skin
Vernix
Hair
Ears
Breast tissue
Genitalia
Sole creases
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Phase 2 Nursing Care of the
Newborn (cont.) (pp. 217-219)
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Observing for injuries or anomalies
Obtaining vital signs- normal RR 30 to 60
counted for one full minute, HR 110 to 160
Temp is taken axillary, BP, 65 to 95 systolic,
30 to 60 diastolic
Weighing and measuring length and head
circumference
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Umbilical Cord Care
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Two arteries, one
vein
Keep cord dry,
exposed to air
Keep the upper end
of diaper folded down
below the cord so it
doesn’t rub
Observe site for
redness, discharge or
foul odor
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Hypoglycemia (p. 219)
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Newborns use glucose stored in their bodies
until they receive regular feedings
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A blood glucose below 45 mg/dL in the term
infant indicates hypoglycemia
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Risk for Neonatal
Hypoglycemia (p. 219)
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Preterm/postterm
Diabetic mother
LGA/SGA
Asphyxiated
Cold stress
Mother had tocolytics (slow down labor)
during labor process
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
in the Newborn (p. 219)
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Jitteriness
Poor muscle tone
Sweating
Respiratory difficulty
Low temperature
Poor suck
High-pitched cry
Lethargy
Seizure
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Screening Tests
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Mandatory vary by state
PKU (protein enzyme) test Phenylketonuria to
prevent severe mental retardation
Hypothyroidism, galactosemia, sickle cell,
thalassemia, maple syrup urine disease and
homcysteinuria.
Pulse oximetry testing becoming mandatory
to detect congenital heart disease
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Promoting Bonding and Attachment
(p. 220)
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Bonding: strong emotional tie that forms soon
after birth between parents and newborn
Attachment: affectionate tie occurring over
time with increased interaction
Need to learn infant’s communication cues,
e.g., hunger, wet diaper
Nursing assessments should include
observing for these to occur
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Nursing Interventions to Aid in Bonding
and Attachment (pp. 220-222)
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Calling the infant by name
Holding the infant en face
Providing skin-to-skin contact
Talking in gentle, high-pitched tones
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Breastfeeding (p. 222)
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Choosing whether to breastfeed
Pros – easier to digest, provides natural
immunity, maternal weight loss, promotes the
uterus to pre-pregnant state
HIV and human T cell lymphotropic viruses
Hep A and Hep B not contraindicated with
vaccines
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Breastfeeding (cont)
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Physiology of lactation
 Hormonal stimulation
• Prolactin
• Oxytocin
Composition of milk
 Foremilk- first milk the infant obtains
 Hindmilk – later milk higher fat content too short a feeding
doesn’t allow the infant to obtain hindmilk
Phases of milk production
 Colostrum- first few days with immunoglobins, protein
 Transitional – 7 to 10 days increased lactose, fat and
calories
 Mature – 14 days,
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Assisting the Mother to Breastfeed
(pp. 223-224)
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Advantages of breastfeeding are
Promotes mother-infant bonding
Maintains infant temperature
Sucking stimulates oxytocin release to
contract mother’s uterus
Table 9-4 – wash hands before feeding,
nurse 10 minutes before changing to other
breast, nurse after birth and every 2-3 hours
thereafter
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Positions for Breastfeeding
(pp. 224-225)
Cradle hold
Football
Hold
Side-lying
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Latch-On (p. 225)
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Removing Infant From
Breast (p. 226)
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Evaluating Intake of
Infant (p. 226)
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Let-down reflex occurs
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A tingling sensation with milk dripping from nipple
Infant nurses for 15 minutes per breast 8 to
10 times per day
An audible swallow is heard
Infant appears relaxed after feeding
Infant has 6-8 wet diapers per day
Infant passes several stools per day
Breast feels soft after feeding
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Preventing Problems (p. 227)
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Frequency and duration of feedings
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Typically every 2 to 3 hours during early weeks
The sleepy infant
The fussy infant
Flat or inverted nipples
Supplemental feedings
Nipple confusion of the infant
Breast engorgement
Nipple trauma
Breast hygiene
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Recognizing Hunger in the Newborn
(p. 227)
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Hand-to-mouth movements
Mouth and tongue movements
Sucking motions
Rooting movements
Clenched fists
Kicking of legs
Crying (a late sign)
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Special Breastfeeding
Situations (pp. 228-229)
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Multiple births – one or both at a time
Premature birth - good for immulogic
reasons
Breast surgery – silicone breasts implants
should not affect feedings
Delayed feedings – pump milk with pump
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Storing & Freezing Breast
Milk (pp. 229-230)
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Milk at room temperature for more than 4 hours
increases potential for bacterial contamination
Container size should hold no more than one feeding
Safely stored or frozen in glass or hard plastic
containers
Milk can be stored in refrigerator at 4° C (39° F) for
24 hours or in the freezer at –4° C
(–20° F) for up to 3 months (although freezing breast
milk can destroy some antimicrobial factors)
Can be thawed in refrigerator for 24 hours prior to
using
Microwaving of breast milk is not advised because it
destroys immune factors in the milk
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Maternal Nutrition (p. 230)
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Mother needs an additional 500 calories over
the nonpregnant diet
8-10 glasses of fluids per day
Some foods eaten by mother may cause a
change in the taste of the milk or cause the
infant to develop gas (flatus)
Medications taken by the mother may be
secreted in the breast milk
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Weaning (p. 230)
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Gradual weaning is preferred
There is no “best time” to wean
Technique of weaning
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Eliminate one feeding at a time
Omit daytime feedings first
Eliminate the favorite feeding last
Infant will need “comfort nursing” if tired or ill
Breast pumping not advised in order to
decrease the milk supply cycle
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Formula Feeding (p. 231)
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Types of formulas
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Ready to feed
Concentrated liquid
Powdered
Regardless of type, it is important to follow
manufacturer’s instruction on preparation and
storage of formula products
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Safety Alert (p. 231)
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Overdilution or
underdilution
of
concentrated
liquid or
powdered
formulas can
result in
serious illness
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Feeding the Infant (p. 231)
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Feed every 3 to 4 hours because formula is
digested more slowly than breast milk
Do not microwave formula
Do not prop bottle
Involve partner and family in bottle feeding of
infant
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Discharge Planning (pp. 231-232)
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Begins on admission
Due to quickness of discharge from hospital,
teaching often begins before mother is
psychologically ready to learn
Provide sufficient teaching materials for
mother to refer to after discharge
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Postpartum Self-Care
Teaching (pp. 232-233)
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Ample written materials regarding mother and
newborn care should be provided and reviewed
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Follow-up appointments
Hygiene
Sexual intercourse
Diet and exercise
Danger signs to watch for and report
Newborn discharge care
Infant safety seats
Reassure mother that hospital staff is available by telephone
should any questions arise
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Newborn Discharge
Care (pp. 233-234)
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Discharge planning for the newborn begins shortly
after birth
If discharged before 72 hours old, a follow-up visit
with the pediatrician is recommended within 2 days of
discharge
Well baby checks start around 6-8 weeks of age
Immunization information may be provided
Car seat safety: seat should be in back seat and
facing the rear until 2 years of age
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