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Ann Slaughter <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:40:08 -0400
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I am writing to see if anyone has an outline or other suggestions for 
setting up a "NICU breastfeeding class".  I started as one of two part-time 
LCs in our hospital three months ago.   We have slowly transitioned from RN 
staff on mother/baby and NICU units, to our new jobs.  Now we would like to 
start making some changes to the breastfeeding classes.

I searched the archives but didn't find any specific postings to this type 
of class.  I am in need of some suggestions on what to present and if there 
is a particular order of presentation.  Also if there are specific 
emotional or supportive elements that should be address and how to approach 
these.

Our unit is a Level 3 NICU, and the gestational ages range from 23-40+ 
weeks.  We have some moms who pump only because we asked, some who had 
planned to breastfeed and others who don't want to do either.  We have the 
video “A preemie needs his mother" by Dr.Jane Morton, and use it in the 
current class.  The one class, of two moms, I had was basically a support 
group, since both had been seen more than once in the hospital or as an 
office visit, prior to the class.  

We try and cover the basics prior to the class in our bedside visits.  
Usually we are setting up the electric breast pumps and providing written 
material in the form of a "NICU specific" breastfeeding packet. We have a 
large number of transported infants to hour hospital, so we do not see 
these moms until after they are discharged from their hospital.

I would really like to see an increase in the number of moms attending the 
class and better meet their special needs.  We are looking at providing 
this class one Saturday a month, to reach those families who can not come 
on the current week day classes.

Thank you, in advance to all who make suggestions.

Ann Slaughter RN, IBCLC
Mobile, AL

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