Teaching New Mother How to Breast Feed Properly and Benefits of Breastfeeding

Part 1: Teaching Plan 

Target Audience 

The target audience of the plan is breastfeeding mothers of 20 years and above. 

b) Measurable Objectives 

To teach first time breastfeeding mothers how to initiate breastfeeding their children and important practices such as latching on. 

To teach breastfeeding mothers how to solve breastfeeding complications such as blocked ducts. 

To explain to the audience the important factors to look out for during breastfeeding. These factors include the determination of when the baby needs milk, how often to breastfeed, whether the milk is enough, and when the baby has had enough milk. 

To explain to the audience the importance of breastfeeding and the demerits of using bottles. 

To teach breastfeeding mothers safe and effective methods of transitioning from maternity leave back to work without significant consequences both to the mother and the baby. 

c) Content Outline 

Importance and essence of breastfeeding. 

Initiation of breastfeeding. This will explain how to start breastfeeding, proper positioning of the baby and teaching the baby how to latch on. 

Frequency and duration of breastfeeding. This section contains information on how to determine if the baby needs to be breastfed and how often the breastfeeding should be done (Tedder, 2015). 

Milk content. This section gives information regarding the quantity and quality of the milk. It also explains how to determine whether the baby has had enough milk and the breastfeeding should be stopped. 

Care for the breast. This section gives information on the possible complications of breastfeeding. These are sore nipples and blocked ducts (Mortier, & Bretelle, 2015). 

Back to work. This section outlines how breastfeeding mothers can safely transition back to work without affecting the baby or themselves (Heidari, Keshvari, & Kohan, 2016). 

Evaluation: This section will determine the extent of learning of the audience. 

d) Teaching Strategies 

The primary teaching strategy will be a 60-minute session in which the intended information will be presented to the audience. The session will be conducted orally and with the use of practical demonstrations to support the oral presentation and make understanding easier. 

A handout/brochure containing the information outlined in the content will be designed for the target audience. The brochure/handout will be written in a simple and easy to understand language, contain the visually appropriate images and meet the current standard of care on breastfeeding. 

e) Time Allocation 

Part i: 5 minutes 

Part ii: 10 minutes 

Part iii: 8 minutes 

Part iv: 7 minutes 

Part v: 6 minutes 

Part vi: 9 minutes 

Part vii: 15 minutes 

f) Instructional Materials 

Projectors, charts, and dummies (babies and breasts) will be needed for the teaching session. These will be essential in visual demonstrations and explanations. 

g) Method of Evaluation 

Five mothers will be selected randomly from the audience to explain or demonstrate different contents taught in the session. Each selected respondent will be given three minutes to give the explanation or perform a short demonstration of the concept. The respondent will not be required to use the exact words or phrases that might have been used in the session. They will only be required to show their understanding using their own words, or in a language, they are most comfortable with. According to Ingram et al., (2015) this is an effective method of evaluation of breastfeeding self-efficacy. 

Part 2: Script 

The session will begin with the instructor the mothers in the audience what they know about breastfeeding, beyond the scope of their actual breastfeeding routine. After some responses from volunteers in the audience, the instructor will then define the concept of breastfeeding. The instructor will then explain why breastmilk is a vital component of a child’s growth and the advantages of feeding the child using maternal milk over milk from other sources. Case examples and supporting research will be given to further expound this importance. The instructor will then introduce the key aspects of breastfeeding. These are the initiation of breastfeeding, the frequency of breastfeeding, the milk content and composition, care for the mammary glands, and a return to work formula for the mothers after giving birth. 

The explanation of initiation to breastfeeding will be enhanced by the use of dummies with which the instructor will use to show the correct procedure of latching on and positioning of the baby. The instructor will explain that while breastfeeding, the mother needs to find a comfortable place and ensure that the baby’s abdomen is facing the mother’s abdomen. Once initiation and positioning are well understood, the instructor will then explain the timing and frequency of breastfeeding. This will be preceded by questions like “how do you know that the baby needs to be breastfed?” “Does the frequency of breastfeeding vary or is there a recommended standard frequency?” There is no standard frequency of breastfeeding. The need to breastfeed depends on the fullness of the breasts and the baby’s needs. It is recommended that mothers should breastfeed as frequent as possible. Frequent breastfeeding is primary care for the mother’s breasts as it helps to prevent complications such as abreast engorgement and sore nipples. This will be accompanied by a detailed explanation of breast engorgement: causes, symptoms, and recommendation to ease engorgement. The instructor will also explain other breast care methods such as hygiene and wearing cotton bra pads to absorb milk leakages. Individuals from the audience will then be selected at random to respond to short prompts to determine the audience’s understanding of the concept. 

References 

Heidari, Z., Keshvari, M., & Kohan, S. (2016). Breastfeeding promotion, challenges and barriers: a qualitative research.  International Journal of Pediatrics ,  4 (5), 1687-1695. 

Ingram, J., Johnson, D., Copeland, M., Churchill, C., & Taylor, H. (2015). The development of a new breast feeding assessment tool and the relationship with breast feeding self-efficacy.  Midwifery ,  31 (1), 132-137. 

Lori, J. R., Ofosu-Darkwah, H., Boyd, C. J., Banerjee, T., & Adanu, R. M. (2017). Improving health literacy through group antenatal care: a prospective cohort study.  BMC pregnancy and childbirth ,  17 (1), 228. 

Mortier, I., & Bretelle, F. (2015). Prevention of breastfeeding complications.  La Revue du praticien ,  65 (6), 843. 

Tedder, J. (2015). The Roadmap to Breastfeeding Success: Teaching Child Development to Extend Breastfeeding Duration.  The Journal of perinatal education ,  24 (4), 239-48.