Hi
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as an attachment (Word document) and also pasting contents below (the
formatting might not translate but the contents will be there!) Feel free to
e-mail me individually if this doesn't work. Thanks for your interest.
-Diane
<<HELPS Handout rev.doc>>
Centre Community Hospital
State College, PA
Breastfeeding H.E.L.P.S.!!!
H. Hunger Cues
* Awakening
* Soft sounds
* Mouthing (licking lips, sticking out tongue)
* Rooting (turning head and opening mouth)
* Hand moving towards mouth
* Cries that get louder and louder (last sign!)
E. Expectations (MINIMUM)
* 8 - 12 feedings/24 hours, and
* Day 1: 1 wet diaper 1 soiled diaper
* Day 2: 2 wet diapers 2 soiled diapers
* Day 3: 3 wet diapers 2 soiled diapers
* Day 4: 4 wet diapers 3 soiled diapers
* Day 5: 5 wet diapers 3 soiled diapers
* Day 6: 6 wet diapers 4 soiled diapers
* Day 7 and thereafter: same as Day 6
L. Latch-On
* Hold breast in shape to match angle of baby's face
* Tickle baby's lips with nipple
* WAIT till baby's mouth opens WIDE
* Move baby to breast, leading with the chin (not the nose).
* Break suction gently if needed
P. Positioning (Mom & baby comfortable!)
* Mom and baby well-supported
* Baby's ear, shoulder, and hip in straight line
* Baby's face isn't turned
* If in cradle or cross-cradle holds, place "tummy to tummy"
* Bring baby to breast, not breast to baby!
S. Support
* IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
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* WIC
* La Leche League: 1-800-LA-LECHE
www.breastfeeding.com <http://www.breastfeeding.com>
www.pumpingmoms.org <http://www.pumpingmoms.org>
www.lalecheleague.org <http://www.lalecheleague.org>
Diane Elliott, MS, RN,C, IBCLC
Maternal-Child Educator
Performance Improvement & Education
Centre Community Hospital
1800 East Park Ave. State College, PA 16803
814-231-7885, fax 814-231-7895
page 814-231-7000 #1276
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