Case Study: Getting Enough Milk.? History/Description: Jackie calls you at Public Health requesting your assistance with breastfeeding. She tells you she is worried about her milk supply and is not sure if she has enough. Mary was born vaginally 3 weeks ago at 40 weeks gestation after long labor requiring instrumental delivery using a vacuum. She weighed 3,317g (7lbs 5ozs) at birth, at discharge she weighed 2,976g (6lbs 9ozs) and at her doctor's appointment this week she weighed 3,232g (7lbs 2ozs). Jackie tells you Mary was sleepy in the hospital and had some jaundice. She got off to a "slow start" but is now nursing better and is feeding every 2 hours around the clock. Despite great family support mom is exhausted and worried about her baby.   Discussion Points:   1. What questions do you need to ask the mother to assess her milk supply?Baby

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Case Study: Getting Enough Milk.?

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Jackie calls you at Public Health requesting your assistance with breastfeeding. She tells you she is worried about her milk supply and is not sure if she has enough. Mary was born vaginally 3 weeks ago at 40 weeks gestation after long labor requiring instrumental delivery using a vacuum. She weighed 3,317g (7lbs 5ozs) at birth, at discharge she weighed 2,976g (6lbs 9ozs) and at her doctor's appointment this week she weighed 3,232g (7lbs 2ozs). Jackie tells you Mary was sleepy in the hospital and had some jaundice. She got off to a "slow start" but is now nursing better and is feeding every 2 hours around the clock. Despite great family support mom is exhausted and worried about her baby.

 

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1. What questions do you need to ask the mother to assess her milk supply?Baby

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