From the Breast to the BabyAnatomy and Physiology.ppt

* BBC 2: Anatomy Physiology Rev. March 2009 * * Photograph: baby doing one of the activities listed on the slide within the first 80 minutes following birth Newborns use their hands as well as their mouths to stimulate maternal oxytocin release after birth This may have significance for uterine contraction, milk ejection and mother-baby interaction. Note to Trainer: Refer to the Matthiesen study to interpret this slide * BBC 2: Anatomy Physiology Rev. March 2009 * * Photograph: mother breastfeeding baby within first minutes of birth Research shows us that within 20 minutes after birth 2/3 of the babies will self latch When we push or force babies, they will clamp their little jaws shut and refuse the breast Activity 2: Demonstration of Support vs Pressure on back of head and shoulders Refer to Session Plan for Activity time and instructions Debrief this activity Questions to ask: - How does that feel? - Which feel more supportive? - If someone needs to move your forward, which should they do? Summary: Now imagine you have just been born, your head is very tender from the path to life through the birth canal - maybe you even had forceps or vacuum extraction - you have a headache Anticipatory Teaching for Day 2 Remember this activity when we talk about positioning the baby at the breast It will be important to: - keep our hands off of the baby’s head - support the baby’s shoulder blades * BBC 2: Anatomy Physiology Rev. March 2009 * * Refer to Session Plan for DVD Instructions for Use: DVD- Your Baby Knows How to Latch-On, Play entire DVD Debrief DVD Reinforce the importance of these basic concepts - correct placement of nipple in baby’s mouth - peristaltic motion of the tongue – milking the breast - stabilization and alignment of baby’s hips and shoulders Reinforcement Teaching Instruct participants: how to find their own Hard