PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION OF MOTHER, FAMILY& SOCIETY

PRESENTED BY:MR.RENISH GEORGEASST.PROFESSORINDEX NURSING COLLEGE

PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION POINTS TO REMEMBER Not all babies get the hang of breast

feeding initially Because of overbite and

underdeveloped sucking reflex Nursing women should not panic or

get discouraged Realize it may take several days to

latch on..

HELPING TIPS

PRACTICE PATIENCE Don’t stress yourself- slow

production Calm yourself Nursing baby in a quite corner or

room Taking slow deep breaths Listening to soothing music

HELPING TIPS

TAKE A BREAK To sooth a fussy baby Some infants naturally may be fussy

others just need to be burped If feels stressed or hassled Baby wont starve if feeding is

delayed a little Learn what works best for you

“Best parents are the one who learns from others experience”

TEACH YOURSELF CONFIDENCE Expect that you will also succeed Body is set up to provide all nutrition

your baby needs Baby is born with the reflexes

needed to latch on Baby will get the nutrition from you It may take some practice before

nursing becomes familiar

“Best parents are the one who learns from others experience”

It may not always pleasant or rewarding but hang in there

Many women's before you have breast-fed their babies

All experienced the same frustrations, and survived

You have plenty of people to talk to.. Don’t be shy or proud to ask for advice Talk to other mothers, lactation coach or

nurse

TEACH YOURSELF TO RELAX

Trust your body Ready to begin milk production ones

your baby is born Don’t expect milk to come gushing out It takes 3-4 days for your milk to come in Babies sucking motion signals your body

to produce milk Wait for it to happen New mothers often gets stressed and

worried

“A Watched pot doesn’t boil”

TEACH YOURSELF PATIENCE Nurses and the pediatricians will be monitoring

to make sure that your baby is eating enough They are looking for a minimum of 4 wet

diapers daily Feeding episodes last for more than 10

minutes at a time Development of smooth skin after the first

week Development of Round face after around 3

weeks.

TEACH YOURSELF PATIENCE

Focusing on waiting for milk to come in and being stressed actually slow milk production

Find a quiet corner or room where you wont be disturbed

If possible Have some one take care of things such as phone calls, answering the door etc..

Take long, slow deep breaths to prepare yourself and help you relax

Drink milk, juice, to help your body extra fluids to produce breast milk.

TEACH YOURSELF PATIENCE

Sit in a comfortable chair with good support for your arms and back

Listen to soothing music Wear loose clothing's Make contact, cuddle, and cares your

baby with your arms, eyes and voice Burp your baby several times while

nursing, it brings up the excess air

GIVE YOU AND YOUR BABY TIME

It is entirely new for you and your baby Its going to take a little while to get used

to it Some mothers feel exhilarated Some are little awkward and scared It will take time for your newborn to

learn how to latch on It will take time for you to learn to read

the signs that your baby is hungry or full It will take time for your milk to come in.

STRATEGIES THAT WORK

TAKE CUES FROM YOUR BABY Baby will let you know both when he

is hungry and full Baby will teach you cues, so your

body learns when to start and stop producing milk

If a baby is hungry-he will cry, nuzzle or make sucking motions and fuss

Babies are happy after finishing nursing

TAKE CUES FROM YOUR BABY

Fussiness during feeding can be a sign that baby is still hungry or has gas

Learn calm your baby down before feeding

Use the clock Most babies eat every 3-4 hrs Pay attention to babies signals

INVOLVE THE DADDY AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

Possible that the daddy or other family members may feel left out

Talk about what involved in breast feeding

What to expect, the schedule, importance of helping mommy relax, how others can help out by taking care of other house hold responsibilities

INVOLVE THE DADDY AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

Talk with each other your feelings and experience

Let dad or other family members bring baby to you when its time to feed

Let dad or others to burp Involves dad and others in other aspects

of child's care Teach how the baby likes to be put to bed Allows others to enjoy the special bond If you have a breast pump, pump extra

milk to put in a baby bottle kept In the refrigerator.

OTHER SUPPORTS

Needing reassurance Adjusting to their loss of independence Legislative and Community Support corporate lactation support programs provide peer support Acceptance of the child's desire to breastfeed Promote attachment and belongingness Need of support, encouragement and

education Find the root of rejecting behavior Counseling

Web Sites for Information on Breastfeeding

http://www.lalecheleague.org http://www.womenshealth.gov http://www.aafp.org http://www.nal.usda.gov/wicworks