INTERACTIVE LESSON PLAN FOR PROMOTING BREASTFEEDING COURSE – UNIT 1Shakeeka MisherKaplan University

Course Objectives

By the end of this course the student will be able to: Identify five breastfeeding community

resources. Explain three breastfeeding benefits to

pregnant and/or nursing mothers. Determine if a mother has an adequate

breastfeeding latch. Create a chart on breastfeeding stool

changes in the newborn.

Unit 1 Objectives

At the conclusion of this unit the student will be able to: Explain five benefits of breastfeeding Know how to contact a lactation consultant State how often a mother should

breastfeed

Materials

Computer with active internet connection Handouts

Combining Breastfeeding with Bottles and Pumping Visit www.noodlesoup.com Order number: English # 1580, Spanish # 1581 Packet of 50 for $10.00

Ten Tips to Overcome Breastfeeding Hurdles Visit www.noodlesoup.com Order number: English # 1096 Sold for $0.25/each

Introduction

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Ice Breaker Survey

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Insight Video

Click play icon to begin video.

Virtual Field Trip

Lactation Consultant Dottie Burgeon, RN, LC

Skype User Name Dottie Burgeon

Contact Information Email

dburgeon@ihs.org Phone

309-779-5920

Click to launch Skype

Closing Discussions

Set aside the last 5-10 minutes of the class for open discussion. Allow students to ask questions.

If students do not have questions, proceed to the oral evaluation and/or quiz.

Oral Evaluation

Ask the participants: Possible answers:

1. How can you tell when a baby is hungry?

Any of the early, active and late hunger cues.

2. Name at least one thing that needs to be happening for a baby to have a good latch-on and nursing position?

Wide open mouth, baby’s body is in a straight line, baby and mom look and feel supported and comfortable, baby tucked in close to mom, mom and baby are tummy to tummy, etc.

3. How can a mother be able to tell your baby has any of the signs that he or she has had enough breastmilk?

Falls asleep, is calm, has relaxed hands and body, may have the hiccups but is calm and relaxed, or is peaceful

Class Quiz

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