DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNER: The learners are the mothers who just delivered their baby in the institution

of Benguet General Hospital and

needs health teachings regarding breast feeding for their babys health and welfare.
LEARNING NEEDS: Importance and Advantages of BREAST FEEDING
LEARNING DIAGNOSIS: Lack of Knowledge Deficit: Breast Feeding related to inadequate information regarding breast feeding
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: The patient will be able to gain knowledge on importance of breastfeeding
TIME ALLOTMENT: 15-20 mins
TEACHING CARE PLAN PROPER:
Learning Objective
Learning Content
Learning
Time
Evaluation
Strategies allotment and
resources
needed
The patient will be able :
Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants One-onTime resource Instant oral feedback:
with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and
one
(2mins),
the patient will be able to
1. Define using her own development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed,
-lecture
pamphlet,
define BREASFEEDING
words:
provided they have accurate information and the support of
brochure
in her own words.
BREASFEEDING
their family, the health care system and society at large
(WHO).

2. Identify importance
of breastfeeding

>The first and the foremost 100% pointer that goes in the
favor of breast milk is that it creates a special bonding
experience between the mother and child, which is
unparalleled, and it provides a special nutrition to the
infant.
>Breast milk is a complete food for the infant. The
nutritional profile of breast milk in terms of calories,
vitamins, and minerals is the BEST for the infant as it has
the perfect proportion of them all. From antibodies which
protect an infant at birth, to the exclusive nutrients in
mothers milk which prevent a number of childhood
diseases, thebenefits of breastfeeding are incalculable.
>The uniqueness and precious nature of breast milk is
enhanced by the fact that it is an asset given by nature and
has no price. There is no need to worry about infection or
temperature or freshness.

One-oneone-lecture

Time resource
(3-5 mins)
Brochure,
pamphlet

Instant oral feedback:

the patient will be able to
identify at least 3
importance of
breastfeeding

>Young mothers often misled to believe that infant feeding

formula does very well as a replacement for breast milk.
However, nothing can duplicate the properties of breast
milk, no matter how many vitamins, minerals and other
supplements are added to what is basically a chemical
formulation.
3. Identify the benefits
of breastfeeding

1. A healthier baby
2. Long-term protection, too.
3. Stronger bones
4. Lower SIDS risk
5. Fewer problems with weight
6. A calorie incinerator
7. Its good for the earth
8. Better healing post-delivery
9. Less risk of cancer
10. An unmatched feeling of power
11. A custom-made supply

One-oneone-lecture

Time resource
(3-3-5 mins)
Brochure,
pamphlet

Instant oral feedback:

the patient will be able to
identify at least 10
benefits of
breastfeeding.

One-oneone-lecture

Time resource
(3-5 mins)
Brochure,
pamphlet

The patient will be able

to demonstrates different
proper positioning
technique on
breastfeeding.

12. More effective vaccines

13. A menstruation vacation
14. Less time off work
15. Its cheap!
16. A great way to learn about your baby
17. You can stash the condomsfor now
18. Theres nothing easier
19. Benefits for all
20. Better friendships
4. demonstrates proper
positioning technique
on how to breastfeed
the baby

Positioning techniques
1. Cradle position
- cradling or holding him across your lap, he should be
lying on his side, resting on his shoulder and hip with his
mouth level with your nipple. Use pillows lifting your baby
and supporting your elbows to bring your baby up to nipple

height especially during the first few weeks. Support your

breast with either the "U" hold" or "C" hold as described in
the "Breast Support Techniques" section below. Your
baby's head will be on your forearm and his back will be
along your inner arm and palm. When you look down, you
should see his side. His mouth should be covering at least
a half inch of the dark area around your nipple. Be sure his
ear, shoulder and hips should be in a straight line. As a
newborn, your baby's head and bottom should be level with
each other.
2. Cross-cradle hold
- your left hand supports that breast in a "U" hold. (See the
"Breast Support Techniques" section of this FAQ for a
description of this hold.) You support your baby with the
fingers of your right hand. Do this by gently placing your
hand behind your baby's ears and neck with your thumb
and index finger behind each ear. Your baby's neck rests in
the web between the thumb, index finger and palm of your
hand, forming a "second neck" for baby. The palm of your
hand is placed between his shoulder blades. As you
prepare to latch on your baby, be sure his mouth is very
close to your nipple from the start. When baby opens his
mouth wide, you push with the palm of your hand from
between the shoulder blades. His mouth will be covering at
least a half inch from the base of your nipple.
3. Football or clutch hold
-This is a good position for a mother who has had a
Cesarean birth, as it keeps the baby away from the
incision. Most newborns are very comfortable in this
position. It also helps when a mother has a forceful milk
ejection reflex (let down) because the baby can handle the
flow more easily. In the clutch position you support your
baby's head in your hand and his back along your arm
beside you. You support your breast with a "C" hold. (See
"Breast Support Techniques" section of this FAQ for a
description of this hold.) He is facing you, with his mouth at
nipple height. Your baby's legs and feet are tucked under
your arm with his hips flexed and his legs resting along
side your back rest so the soles of his feet are pointed

toward the ceiling. (This keeps him from being able to push
against your chair.) Pillows again help bring the baby to the
correct height.
4. Lying down
Many mothers find lying down to nurse a comfortable
position, especially at night. Both mother and baby lie on
their sides facing each other. You can use pillows behind
your back and behind or between your knees to help get
comfortable. A pillow or rolled blanket behind the baby's
back will keep him from rolling away from you. The baby
can be cradled in your arm with his back along your
forearm. Having his hips flexed and his ear, shoulder and
hip in one line helps your baby get milk more easily. Some
mothers find that practicing with this position during the
daytime is very helpful.
5. Identify foods to
increase lactation

1. Water. the most essential aspect of ensuring you'll

have an adequate milk supply. ...
2. Cookies! ...
3. Oatmeal. ...
4. Garlic. ...
5. Carrots. ...
6. Fennel. ...
7. Nuts. ...
8. Green Papaya.
9. Ginger
10. Chicken tinola

Reference:
http://www.fitpregnancy.com/baby/breastfeeding/20-breastfeeding-benefits-mom-baby
http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/breastfeeding/en/
http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/

One-oneone-lecture

Time resource
(3-5 mins)
Brochure,
pamphlet

Instant oral feedback:

the patient will be able to
identify at least 5
different foods on how to
increase lactation.