This again (as pointed out by others in this discussion) is a strong
rationale for prenatal bf information and instruction. Early-postpartum moms
may not learn new facts easily, they do recall waht they learned before, as
is the case in prenatal childbirth classes. Than you may want to give
written feedback for when they return home.
About the reaearch marscha referred to:
I always wonder when I hear about such outcomes *why* this occurs. Why is it
that newbormn moms are forgetfull, confused and foggy. Is it something that
has to do with medicalised birthing or is it universal? Could it be so that
mothers are meant to be foggy etc. to the outside world in order to better
be able to concentrate on their newborn?
I'd like to hear other opinions to this topic.
Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, Maaseik, Belgium
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Verzonden: donderdag 6 januari 2000 23:52
Onderwerp: Learning and Retention in the Immediate Postpartum
> There has been work done on the topic of learning and retention in the
early
> postpartum period. Eidelman, Hoffman and Kaitz demonstrated that new
mothers
> scored significantly lower on cognitive function and memory than controls.
> The confusion, forgetfulness and fogginess lasted for a few days following
> delivery and then dissipated. The authors stated that any information
> hospital staff transmitted verbally to new mothers, especially the first
day
> after delivery would be easily forgotten or misunderstood. Their
> recommendations included delaying giving information until the second day.
> When this is not feasible, written instructions become especially
important.
>
> Eidelman A, Hoffman N, Kaitz M: Cognitive deficits in women after
childbirth.
> Obstetrics & Gynecology 1993; 81:764-767
>
> This is what prompted me to use the handouts I developed for just this
> purpose--written, simple, basic breastfeeding information that new mothers
> need to know before they leave the hospital.
>
> Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
> Weston, MA
>
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