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YU WK 3 Breastfeeding Getting Enough Milk Case Study

 

I’m working on a nursing case study and need support to help me study.

for the first question it is what u would do first as the nurse

Case Study: Getting Enough Milk?

History/Description:Jackie calls you at Public Health requesting your assistance with breastfeeding.She tells you she is worried about her milk supply and is not sure if she has enough.Mary was born vaginally 3 weeks ago at 40 weeks gestation after a long labour requiring instrumental delivery using vacuum. She weighed 3,317g (7lbs 5ozs) at birth, at discharge she weighed 2,976g (6lbs 9ozs) and at her doctor’s appointment this week she weighed 3,232g (7lbs 2ozs).Jackie tells you Mary was sleepy in hospital and had some jaundice. She got off to a “slow start” but is now nursing better and is feeding every 2 hours around the clock.Despite great family support mom is exhausted and worried about her baby.

Discussion Points:

1. What should you do first and why?

2. What questions do you need to ask the mother to assess her milk supply?Baby