In the first three days post partum, when mom hand expresses into a plastic spoon, if the colostrum is not going to be immediately fed to baby, draw it up with a TB syringe for storage, it makes the volume seem greater. (and mom will feel better about the amount)

Gail Hertz
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On Apr 15, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Rachelle Markham <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> When I worked the postpartum floor several years ago we made colorful posters (regular computer paper sized) with quick tips / how to's and posted them in the staff bathroom right at eye level......definitely seemed to help ;-)
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>> Hello everyone
>> I am trying to come up with some ideas for quick tip cards or sheets for our nurses regarding typical situations and how to handle them. I've done a google search for "protocols" and "standards of care for breastfeeding" looking for some quick and easy ideas but it looks like I may have to re-create the wheel.  Anyone else been there and done that already that might be willing to share?
>> MK
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