How can sessions be mother-focused? - ANS discover mother's concern
don't make sessions counselor-focused
How can the approach during counseling be effective? - ANS Be clearly open to
addressing mother's concerns
How can confidence be supported during counseling sessions? - ANS Clearly use the
interaction to build the mother's confidence
Why is it beneficial for moms to see other moms breastfeeding? What does research
say? - ANS 1. The decision to initiate breastfeeding is influenced more by embodied
knowledge than by gaining theoretical knowledge about its benefits
2. The decision doesn't come from prenatal education
3. Providers don't seem to adequately address family concerns about breastfeeding.
Why do families choose not to breastfeed? - ANS 1. Families think that formula feeding
is "easier"
2. They may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding.
Why would parents prefer formula feeding? - ANS 1. Families think that formula feeding
is "easier"
2. They may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding. So, it makes sense
that breastfeeding is discouraged during pregnancy when we 1) make breastfeeding
seem hard or "schoolish" or 2) focus on the advantages to the baby
What are the two interventions for improving breastfeeding? - ANS 1. Normalize
Breastfeeding
2. Positive Experiences Through Knowledgeable Peers
How can we normalize breastfeeding? - ANS Think about adult benefits due to lactation
- knowledge of breast cancer risk reduction may influence breastfeeding practices
, Change "fewer ear infections for the baby" to "you may have fewer pediatric visits for
ear infections"
Interact with people as though exclusive breastfeeding is the expected choice.
"Women who decide not to breastfeed are not so much embracing this method of
feeding (formula) as rejecting breastfeeding"
How can we create positive experiences through knowleadgable peers? - ANS
Confidence and empowerment increased with group based peer counseling; videos
alone are ineffective
Peer counselors provide support, information, and social learning
Women's decision to breastfeed was found to be significantly associated with WIC peer
counselor contacts
La Leche League provides support, information and social learning through
mother-to-mother support
Mom2Mom, Global
Why do men typically think negatively of breastfeeding? - ANS Men worry that breast
will "get ugly" (research says the breasts changed after childbirth but not because
breastfeeding
Breastfeeding separates them and others from the woman
Breastfeeding makes developing relationships with baby difficult
Makes the father feel inadequate
How do we address breastfeeding to fathers to create more acceptance? - ANS Making
breastfeeding:
- normal
- achievable
- desirable
- breastfeeding protects from specific diseases and give list
- breasts were made for breastfeeding
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