Hello,
As Inpatient LC (the only LC) in a small community hospital (~850 births/ year) I see every breastfeeding mom, daily.
My usual routine is discharges, feeding issues, new births, primiparas & routine rounds.
I also see any babies and/or moms admitted on Peds or MedSurg as needed. -recently a mom with cholyecysitis and one with
a mastitis MRSA infection.
I definitely do not see every feeding. Unfortunately with feeding schedule, assisting another mom, and of course the Moms that don't call for feeding assistance/ observations I have some babies that I have not seen any feeding during their stay.
Yes, the nursery nurse (primarily) and the postpartum nurse assists with breastfeeding.
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