روش صحيح شيردهي (وضعیت، مشاهده و ارزیابی)

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روش صحيح شيردهي (وضعیت، مشاهده و ارزیابی) روش صحيح شيردهي (وضعیت، مشاهده و ارزیابی) پروین زارع- فوق لیسانس مامایی کارشناس مسئول برنامه ترویج تغذيه با شيرمادر استان فارس عضو كميته استانی ترويج تغذيه با شيرمادر دانشگاه علوم پزشكي شیراز 2006

When to assist with breastfeeding The baby is finding the breast in the first hour after birth and may suckle at this time. This should be a relaxed time without emphasis on positioning the mother and baby or assessing a feed. Often the mother and baby will sleep for a few hours after this introduction time. Source: UNICEF.WHO BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT IN A BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL SECTION 3. 2: 2006

Remember to observe first. When the baby wakes again a few hours later is a good time to help the mother to find a comfortable position and help her to position and attach her baby, if she needs help. Remember to observe first. Help the mother to position her baby rather than the health worker positioning the baby. The mother needs to be able to position the baby herself.

exposed to sedation during labor, If the baby is a full-term healthy baby there is no need to wake the baby in the first few hours. If the baby was exposed to sedation during labor, is preterm, or small for gestational age, or at risk of hypoglycemia, the baby may need to be woken after 3- 4 hours and encouraged to feed.

How to breastfeed get comfortable holding your baby be patient... breastfeeding... speed...

Good positioning, or Latch-on (attachment) Are vital to enable the baby to milk the breast effectively and is a key element of successful breastfeeding.

Positioning : How to hold the baby in relation to the mother to make attachment and feeding easy and effective 2006

How the baby’s mouth 'latches-on' or 'attaches' to the mothers breast Attachment: How the baby’s mouth 'latches-on' or 'attaches'  to the mothers breast 2006

POINTS If the baby is well attached and suckling effectively, do not interfere with the way she is breastfeeding. Tell the mother what key points you are observing, to build her confidence and her own ability to assess how breastfeeding is going. 2006

Positioning for breastfeeding

Mother’s position There are many positions that a mother may use – for example, sitting on the floor or the ground, or sitting on a chair, lying down, standing up, or walking. In sitting or lying down, she should be: Comfortable with back supported Feet supported Breast supported, if needed. 2006

صندلی مناسب جهت شيردهی پهنای مناسب ارتفاع مناسب دسته مناسب جهت تکيه دست مادر پشتی مناسب زيرپائی (جهت بالانگهداشتن پا)

Mother’s position is important Sitting with feet supported is more comfortable. Bring the baby level with the breast, Using a rolled up towel or clothes, Cushion or pillow, if needed.

Breast shape and positioning The mother should not move her breasts from how they naturally fall Positioning her baby should be adapted to take her breast shape, size and position

PRACTICAL POSITIONS FOR BREATFEEDING Sitting positions Traditional position: Cradle Hold Cross Cradle Hold Underarm position Side-lying positions Others

Cradle position Useful for babies with good head control: term, healthy babies. Cradle position The baby’s lower arm is tucked around the mother’s side. Not between the baby’s chest and the mother. Take care that the baby’s head is not too far into the crook of the mother’s arm that the breast is pulled to one side making it difficult to stay attached. 2006

Cradle position Advantages Woman are most likely to have seen this position used, Works best for most situation. Limitations Requires sitting; cesarean incision or hemorrhoids may make sitting a less desirable position.

Cross Cradle Hold may be useful when learning to breastfeed.

Cross Cradle Hold (Transitional hold, Cross arm position, ) Useful for small or ill baby with poor head control Sore nipple Cross arm position Useful for small or ill baby. Mother has good control of baby’s head and body, so may be useful when learning to breastfeed.Take care that the baby’s head is not held too tightly preventing movement. 2006

Football Hold Gives the mother a good view of the attachment.

Underarm position) "football" or clutch hold) Useful for twins, cesarean delivery, blocked duct, difficulty attaching the baby Underarm position Useful for large breasts, twins or to help to drain all areas of the breast. Gives the mother a good view of the attachment. Take care that baby is not bending his or her neck forcing the chin down to the chest. 2006

Side-Lying Hold

Side-lying position A mother cannot sit up and take the weight for the baby in her arms Comfortable after a caesarian section A weary mother! Night feeding A baby with poor head control A baby with cleft lip and/or palate A baby who refuses to breastfeed Lying down on side position Helps a mother to rest. Comfortable after a caesarian section. Take care that the baby’s nose is on a level with mother’s nipple, and that baby does not need to bend his or her neck to reach the breast. 2006

Straddle position

Modified Australian hold Position for abundant milk flow 2006

2006

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Twins Position Babies at Side V shape Double Football Hold Cradle And Football Cross Cradle Hold Parallel 2006

Twins Grow Well on Breastmilk

Breastfeeding more than one baby Mothers can make enough milk for two babies, and even three. The key factors are not milk production,but time, support encouragement from health care providers, family, and friends.

Tandem Nursing

Baby’s position The baby also can be in different positions, such as along the mother’s arm, under the mother’s arm, or along her side. The baby’s body needs to be: In line with ear, Close to the mother’s body, Supported at the head, shoulders and if newborn, the whole body supported, Facing the breast with the baby’s nose to the nipple The baby also can be in different positions, such as along the mother’s arm, under the mother’s arm, or along her side. Whatever position is used, the same four key points are used to help the baby be comfortable. The baby’s body needs to be: - in line with ear, shoulder and hip in a straight line, so that the neck is neither twisted nor bent forward or far back; - close to the mother’s body so the baby is brought to the breast rather than the breast taken to the baby; - supported at the head, shoulders and if newborn, the whole body supported; and - facing the breast with the baby’s nose to the nipple as she or he comes to the breast. 2006

ارزيابي در تغذيه با شيرمادر درارزيابي، مي توان ضمن تشويق به موفقيت و عملكرد خوب مادر و شيرخوار با دادن آگاهي ورفع مشكلات موجود, از مشكلات بعدي پيشگيري نمود. ارزيابي، شامل مشاهده عملكرد مادر و شيرخوار، سئوال و شنيدن پاسخ مادر مي باشد .

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes: 7/2

How to assessing a breastfeed Observe: The mother and baby in general The mother’s breasts The position of the baby Attachment during the feed The baby’s suckling Ask the mother how breastfeeding feels to her. Source: UNICEF.WHO BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT IN A BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL SECTION 3. 2: 2006 2006

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes:

Look at the mother in general: What do you notice about the mother – her age, general appearance, if she looks healthy or ill, happy or sad, comfortable and relaxed or tense? Do you see signs of bonding between mother and baby – eye contact, smiling,held securely with confidence, or no eye contact and a limp hold? 2006

Discouraged mother, Kladanj, Bosnia (1995)

Look at the baby in general: What do you notice about the baby – general health, alert or sleep, calm and relaxed, crying or restless, and any conditions that could affect feeding such as a blocked nose or cleft palate? How does the baby respond – looking for the breast when hungry, close to mother or pulling away? 2006

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes:

What do you notice about her breasts? How do her breasts and nipples look healthy or red, swollen or sore? Does she say that she has pain or act as if she is afraid to feed the baby? How does she hold her breast for a feed? Are her fingers away from nipple or the baby taking a large mouthful of the breast?

Breast holding C-hold v-hold (scissors): 4 finger underneath and the thumb on top. C-hold with chest wall support: 4 finger placed flat on chest wall with index in the base of the breast and thumb on top. v-hold (scissors): Only if the mother’s finger can open wide enough to keep the areola exposed to latch-on.

Cont… Breast compression U-hold (Dancer hold): Nipple sandwich hold: The mother supports her breast with the palm of her hand and the three outer fingers Her finger and thumb are free to support the baby's chin and cheeks Supports the breast and the infant’s chin, allowing the mandible to rest within the interdigital space. Nipple sandwich hold: Like C-hold with compression a part of the areola with fingers and thumb. Breast compression Thumb on the upper side of the breast other fingers on the other, fairly far back from the nipple.

C-hold

V-hold

U-hold (Dancer position) The mother supports her breast with the palm of her hand and the three outer fingers Her finger and thumb are free to support the baby's chin and cheeks 2006

Breast compression

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes:

There are four key points about the position of the baby: The baby's head and body should be in a straight line. Mother should hold baby’s body close to hers. Baby’s face should face the breast, with the baby’s nose opposite the nipple. If the baby is newborn, support the whole body, and not just the head and shoulders. Source: UNICEF.WHO BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT IN A BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL SECTION 3.2: 2006 2006

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes:

When latching

Teach baby to open wide mouth/gape: Move baby toward breast, touch top lip against nipple Move mouth away slightly Touch top lip against nipple again, move away again Repeat until baby opens wide and has tongue forward Or, better yet, run nipple along the baby’s upper lip, from one corner to the other, lightly, until baby opens wide SOURCE: Dr. Jack Newman MD,FRCPC, a consultant with UNICEF's Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative 2005

Help the baby to come to the breast and attach by: Touching the baby's lips with the nipple, Baby opens his or her mouth. Waiting until the baby's mouth is opening wide, To take a large mouthful of breast. Aiming the baby's lower lip well below the nipple, His or her chin and lower lip will touch the breast first before the upper lip. Bringing the baby to the breast. not move herself or her breast to her baby. Source: UNICEF.WHO BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT IN A BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL SECTION 2: 2004

WIDE MOUTH / GAPE area drawn into baby’s mouth push base of hand firmly against baby’s shoulders keeping baby “ uncurled ” chin coming in first Move baby not breast SOURCE: Dr. Jack Newman MD,FRCPC, Handout in breastfeeding 2005.

MOTHER’S VIEW OF NURSING BABY area baby draws in mouth -baby’s head tilted slightly back -bring baby in quickly -push with base of hand on shoulders -chin touches first baby’s body close against mother Move baby not breast Chin and lower jaw touch breast first SOURCE: Dr. Jack Newman MD,FRCPC, Handout in breastfeeding 2005.

MOTHER’S VIEW OF NURSING BABY head tilted slightly back chin well in against breast hold in firmly against shoulders keeping baby uncurled SOURCE: Dr. Jack Newman MD,FRCPC, Handout in breastfeeding 2005.

BABY’S ATTACHMENT

Latch-On Sequence Gently breaking suction seal. Baby’s chin pressing into mother’s breast. Baby’s mouth touching nipple Beginning latch-on sequence. Baby achieving latch-on

Good Latch-On

Signs of Good Latch-On Tongue visible when bottom lip is pulled down Ears wiggle Circular movement of jaw Audible swallowing Visible breast movement Nose and chin to breast wide opened mouth flared lips Asymmetric latch (more areola visible above the baby’s mouth) The infant should grasp the entire nipple and as much of the areola as comfortably possible (about 1 to 2 inches form the base of the nipple) and draw it into the mouth.

Correct latch-on is very important. As it: Makes milk flow better Prevents sore nipples Keeps your baby satisfied Stimulates a good milk supply Helps to prevent overly full (engorged) breasts

Observe the signs of attachment during the feed: Can you see: more areola above the baby’s mouth than below, mouth open wide, lower lip turned out, and chin touching breast ? 2006

Wide Open Mouth

Signs of Bad Latch-On The baby’s cheeks are sucked in The baby’s mouth moves rapidly, like a flutter The baby’s lips are sucked in (especially the bottom one) The baby’s head moves continuously The baby makes clicking, sucking noises at the breast

Positioning, latching on This is no less important for the premature baby than in the full term A good latch allows the baby to get milk better from the breast this teaches the baby to suckle properly babies learn to breastfeed by breastfeeding A good latch prevents nipple soreness

" "Restrictions in breastfeeding policies for preterm infants are commonly based on studies of bottle feeding, where it has been established that infants with immature cardiorespiratory control show a less coordinated suck-swallow-breathe pattern, resulting in apnea, hypoxia and bradycardia"

31 weeks, 3 days old, and breastfeeding Note latch

28 weeks gestation, two weeks old, latched on, getting milk

28 weeks and breastfeeding

Assess Some Breastfeeds some cases study

Good position, good latch

Nipple points to roof of mouth

Well latched on

Two errors?

Two errors? Nipple is pointing to the lower lip, not upper lip (or has moved baby to much to the side) Mother is squeezing nipple to put it into the baby’s mouth

ONE SUCK Open mouth wide Pause Close mouth PAUSE

BREASTFEED OBSERVATION AID Mother's name _______________________________ Date ___________________ Baby's name _________________________________ Baby's age ______________ Signs that breastfeeding is going well: Signs of possible difficulty: GENERAL Mother: Mother:  Mother looks healthy  Mother looks ill or depressed  Mother relaxed and comfortable  Mother looks tense and uncomfortable  Signs of bonding between mother and baby  No mother/baby eye contact Baby: Baby:  Baby looks healthy  Baby looks sleepy or ill  Baby calm and relaxed  Baby is restless or crying  Baby reaches or roots for breast if hungry  Baby does not reach or root BREASTS  Breasts look healthy  Breasts look red, swollen, or sore No pain or discomfort Breast well supported with fingers away from nipple  Breast or nipple painful  Breasts held with fingers on areola BABY’S POSITION  Baby’s head and body in line  Baby’s neck and head twisted to feed  Baby held close to mother’s body  Baby not held close  Baby’s whole body supported  Baby supported by head and neck only  Baby approaches breast, nose to nipple  Baby approaches breast, lower lip/chin to nipple BABY’S ATTACHMENT  More areola seen above baby’s top lip  More areola seen below bottom lip  Baby’s mouth open wide  Baby’s mouth not open wide  Lower lip turned outwards  Lips pointing forward or turned in  Baby’s chin touches breast  Baby’s chin not touching breast SUCKLING  Slow, deep sucks with pauses  Rapid shallow sucks  Cheeks round when suckling  Cheeks pulled in when suckling Baby releases breast when finished Mother notices signs of oxytocin reflex  Mother takes baby off the breast  No signs of oxytocin reflex noticed Notes:

Ask the mother how breastfeeding feels to her: Can she feel any signs of oxytocin reflex, e.g. leaking or tingling? Is there any discomfort or pain? 2006

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MOTHER Mother’s posture sit with straight, well-supported back trunk facing forwards, lap flat Baby’s position before feed begins on pillow can be helpful, nipple points to the baby’s upper lip or nostril Baby’s body placed not quite tummy to tummy, but so that baby comes up to breast from below and baby’s eyes make contact with mother’s

Observe the baby’s suckling: Can you see slow deep sucks with pauses? You may hear gentle swallowing or clicks and gulps, and see the baby’s cheeks round when suckling and are not drawn inward during a feed. Notice how the feed finishes - does baby releases the breast by himself or herself and look contented? 2006

BREAST IS BEST ARTIFICIAL BABY HUMAN MILK FOR: COW’S MILK FOR: CALVE HUMAN INFANT COW’S MILK FOR: CALVE ARTIFICIAL MILK FOR: ARTIFICIAL BABY LOVES THE BREAST