Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 IMO the most important thing to tell them is that not everyone has an easy start and that's ok. They're not failures. Heck it may not even be their fault. But reassure them and inform them about where to get help when (or if) they need it. Dana Dana Schmidt, BS, RN, IBCLCCradlehold, DirectorBreastfeeding Education & Supportwww.cradlehold.nethttp://breastfeedinghomevisitservices.weebly.com/shop.htmlProviding the minimum amount of intervention for the minimum amount of time for maximum benefit to mother and baby We do not seek to establish any professional relationship with any person or entity as a result of any visit to this Website. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not create, a doctor-patient or other professional relationship between you and any medical professional or other individual on this Website. Persons contacting us or any medical professional through this Website should not send personal health, confidential, or sensitive information, and should not ask specific medical questions. The Website is a public forum and any comments that you make or submit to us may be displayed publicly on that forum, so you should be cautious about making such comments. No information submitted electronically through the Website or email to us will be treated as privileged, confidential, sensitive or personal health information unless we have previously entered into a written agreement with you to protect such information. Any person submitting confidential or sensitive information to us without first entering a prior written agreement with us to protect such information waives all rights to confidential protection or doctor-patient privilege. We assume no responsibility for the loss or disclosure of any information that you transmit to us via the Internet. Please call or visit www.cradlehold.net for an evaluation. Please see the attached should you desire more in-depth lactation advice.Home Consultations Breastfeeding Home Visit Services:The best time to observe a mother and baby is when the baby is ready to nurse. We offer flexible scheduling in order to accommodate your baby's needs. A typical initial evaluation lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours. Appointments can be arranged during days, evenings and weekends. http://breastfeedinghomevisitservices.weebly.com/ To: Yahoo < > Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:21 PM Subject: Breastfeeding classes I have a phenomenal opportunity to teach for an hour at a huge maternity shop in the area. They are compensating my time by referrals and advertising! Sweet! The owner of the shop described her clientele as women that are "terrified" because they don't know enough and are overwhelmed. They are having a day of bra fittings, nursing wear demos, and community support. It will be both pregnant and new moms attending. So my question to you is this - since I only have an hour, and I'm to allow time for questions in that hour - what are the Most important things I should cover. I want to whet their appetite for BF, make them think, and introduce them to the support they have available...LLL and me, the LC. I have an outline all typed up that I will work to flesh out to be more in-depth breastfeeding classes. But for now, short, sweet, and to the point is needed. I appreciate your input! IBCLC, LM, CPM California, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi, . One of the most important things is that they know when to call for help. Don't wait until your nipples are so sore you want to quit! If breastfeeding makes your nipples even a little tender, something is wrong, please ask for help. If feedings *consistently* take more than 30 minutes, something might be wrong, please call for information. I know this doesn't go well with laid-back breastfeeding, but moms love it when I give them short useful info about latch: 1. If baby's nose touches the breast, don't stick your finger into the breast so he can breathe; scoot him slightly toward his own feet, which will bring the nose out so he can breathe easily and bring the chin in so he get's a bigger mouthful. 2. Next, look at baby's lips. Can you see the darker edge of lip color on both lips? If not, he's got his lips turned under. Press on the skin above or below the lip (upper or lower lip) and quickly give a couple pushes up or down to turn out the lip. Don't stick your finger in his mouth to turn them out because baby will come off the breast. 3. Lastly, look at the corner where the two lips meet. Is the outline almost straight up and down like a wide-mouth fish with its mouth open? Fine. If you can see a sideways "v" in the corner, his lips are too tight. Get your finger on the crease in his chin and press down toward his navel firmly for four sucks, then let go. Hopefully, the pressure will have helped him take in a little more breast tissue with each of those sucks and he'll look perfect. If he won't open wider or if he immediately closes up again after you let go, call for help. They *love* having concrete parameters about what things should look like and when to call for help. Dee KassingI have a phenomenal opportunity to teach for an hour at a huge maternity shop in the area. They are compensating my time by referrals and advertising! Sweet! The owner of the shop described her clientele as women that are "terrified" because they don't know enough and are overwhelmed. They are having a day of bra fittings, nursing wear demos, and community support. It will be both pregnant and new moms attending. So my question to you is this - since I only have an hour, and I'm to allow time for questions in that hour - what are the Most important things I should cover. I want to whet their appetite for BF, make them think, and introduce them to the support they have available...LLL and me, the LC. I have an outline all typed up that I will work to flesh out to be more in-depth breastfeeding classes. But for now, short, sweet, and to the point is needed. I appreciate your input! IBCLC, LM, CPMCalifornia, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 IMO, what is normal, what are signs they need help and who to call for help. If I've communicated that in my classes, I feel I've done a good job. anything else they're going to forget anyway! Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.comwww.facebook.com/thesecond9months.--- Subject: Breastfeeding classesTo: " Yahoo" < >Date: Monday, January 23, 2012, 12:21 PM I have a phenomenal opportunity to teach for an hour at a huge maternity shop in the area. They are compensating my time by referrals and advertising! Sweet! The owner of the shop described her clientele as women that are "terrified" because they don't know enough and are overwhelmed. They are having a day of bra fittings, nursing wear demos, and community support. It will be both pregnant and new moms attending. So my question to you is this - since I only have an hour, and I'm to allow time for questions in that hour - what are the Most important things I should cover. I want to whet their appetite for BF, make them think, and introduce them to the support they have available...LLL and me, the LC. I have an outline all typed up that I will work to flesh out to be more in-depth breastfeeding classes. But for now, short, sweet, and to the point is needed. I appreciate your input! IBCLC, LM, CPM California, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 like this! Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.comwww.facebook.com/thesecond9months.--- Subject: Re: Breastfeeding classesTo: Date: Monday, January 23, 2012, 1:07 PM Hi, . One of the most important things is that they know when to call for help. Don't wait until your nipples are so sore you want to quit! If breastfeeding makes your nipples even a little tender, something is wrong, please ask for help. If feedings *consistently* take more than 30 minutes, something might be wrong, please call for information. I know this doesn't go well with laid-back breastfeeding, but moms love it when I give them short useful info about latch: 1. If baby's nose touches the breast, don't stick your finger into the breast so he can breathe; scoot him slightly toward his own feet, which will bring the nose out so he can breathe easily and bring the chin in so he get's a bigger mouthful. 2. Next, look at baby's lips. Can you see the darker edge of lip color on both lips? If not, he's got his lips turned under. Press on the skin above or below the lip (upper or lower lip) and quickly give a couple pushes up or down to turn out the lip. Don't stick your finger in his mouth to turn them out because baby will come off the breast. 3. Lastly, look at the corner where the two lips meet. Is the outline almost straight up and down like a wide-mouth fish with its mouth open? Fine. If you can see a sideways "v" in the corner, his lips are too tight. Get your finger on the crease in his chin and press down toward his navel firmly for four sucks, then let go. Hopefully, the pressure will have helped him take in a little more breast tissue with each of those sucks and he'll look perfect. If he won't open wider or if he immediately closes up again after you let go, call for help. They *love* having concrete parameters about what things should look like and when to call for help. Dee KassingI have a phenomenal opportunity to teach for an hour at a huge maternity shop in the area. They are compensating my time by referrals and advertising! Sweet! The owner of the shop described her clientele as women that are "terrified" because they don't know enough and are overwhelmed. They are having a day of bra fittings, nursing wear demos, and community support. It will be both pregnant and new moms attending. So my question to you is this - since I only have an hour, and I'm to allow time for questions in that hour - what are the Most important things I should cover. I want to whet their appetite for BF, make them think, and introduce them to the support they have available...LLL and me, the LC. I have an outline all typed up that I will work to flesh out to be more in-depth breastfeeding classes. But for now, short, sweet, and to the point is needed. I appreciate your input! IBCLC, LM, CPMCalifornia, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks, . Hi, . One of the most important things is that they know when to call for help. Don't wait until your nipples are so sore you want to quit! If breastfeeding makes your nipples even a little tender, something is wrong, please ask for help. If feedings *consistently* take more than 30 minutes, something might be wrong, please call for information. I know this doesn't go well with laid-back breastfeeding, but moms love it when I give them short useful info about latch: 1. If baby's nose touches the breast, don't stick your finger into the breast so he can breathe; scoot him slightly toward his own feet, which will bring the nose out so he can breathe easily and bring the chin in so he get's a bigger mouthful. 2. Next, look at baby's lips. Can you see the darker edge of lip color on both lips? If not, he's got his lips turned under. Press on the skin above or below the lip (upper or lower lip) and quickly give a couple pushes up or down to turn out the lip. Don't stick your finger in his mouth to turn them out because baby will come off the breast. 3. Lastly, look at the corner where the two lips meet. Is the outline almost straight up and down like a wide-mouth fish with its mouth open? Fine. If you can see a sideways "v" in the corner, his lips are too tight. Get your finger on the crease in his chin and press down toward his navel firmly for four sucks, then let go. Hopefully, the pressure will have helped him take in a little more breast tissue with each of those sucks and he'll look perfect. If he won't open wider or if he immediately closes up again after you let go, call for help. They *love* having concrete parameters about what things should look like and when to call for help. Dee Kassing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 How exciting! congratulations! How about showing the Baby oh Baby DVD. Porter BA, IBCLC, RLC From Heart 2 Tummy Private Lactation Consultation, Breastfeeding Supplies and Rental Station @... 11444 13th Ave Hanford, CA 93230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks everyone for the support and great ideas! I'm definitely implementing them, especially since several of you said the exact same thing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! IBCLC, LM, CPMCalifornia, USA How exciting! congratulations! How about showing the Baby oh Baby DVD. Porter BA, IBCLC, RLC From Heart 2 Tummy Private Lactation Consultation, Breastfeeding Supplies and Rental Station @... 11444 13th Ave Hanford, CA 93230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 and there's always that great video footage from Unicef/WHO on breastcrawl.org.. when parents see this they really seem to get it that babies are meant to do this breastfeeding "thing". Just a friendly warning - .com will take you to a very different site - I happened to put that in when showing the video to my son-in-law's mother.. she had a great laugh at my consternation when what came up was definitely not the footage I was looking for. Well, at least I made someone chuckle that day :>) Celina DykstraLa Leche League Leader, Lakes Region LLL, NHIBCLCceliner_d57@...Helping Moms and Babies Meet Their Breastfeeding Goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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