CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR
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8 responsibilities of the nurse in promoting BF
1. implement BFH initiative
2. maintain EVB knowledge
3. relay consistent, supportive messages about BF
4. for preterm infants, RN should promote use of human milk
5. BF programs need to culturally and developmentally appropiate
6. WHO to determine growth charts
7. nurse leaders and educators should advocate for education of
BF
8. nurses should advocate that BF be a cultural norm
AAP and WHO BF recommendations
exclusive BF for first 6 months
Benefits of BF for infant
1. optimal source of nutrients
2. continued provision of nutrients after 6 months
3. decreased risk of infections
4. protects against SIDS
5. protects against childhood and adult diseases
6. decrease in reflux and constipation
7. enhanced cognitive development
8. reduced risk of obesity
BM decreases the risk of these infections
otitis media, NEC, gastroenteritis, and UTIs
BM protects against theses diseases
insulin-dependent DM, allergies, asthma, lyphoma, UC, and HTN
benefits of BF for mother
1. increased uterine involution--> decreased PP blood loss, risk of
anemia and infection
, 2. delayed ovulation, which supports family planning
3. weight loss
4. reduced risk of osteoporosis, ovarian cancer, premenopausal
breast cancer, and RA
5. enhanced mother-infant bond
6. reduced risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease
7. reduces risk of PPD
How the CBC systematically problem solves
assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation
what can affect the healthcare professionals presentation
about BF?
-personal beliefs, attitudes, and experiences
-cultural beliefs and societal norms
-professional education and training
-knowledge and EBP
-policies
-bias
According to AWHONN, what are the responsibilities of staff
nurses working with BF moms?
-Educate using evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
-Promote skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding.
-Assess latch, positioning, milk transfer, and feeding
effectiveness.
-Assist with breastfeeding, hand expression, and pumping.
-Support exclusive breastfeeding when appropriate.
-Recognize problems early and refer to lactation consultants as
needed.
-Teach milk expression/storage if mother and infant are
separated.
-Provide respectful, culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental support.
-Coordinate discharge planning and community lactation
resources.
-Maintain breastfeeding knowledge and competency.
Barriers to BF
Exam Questions and Answers Latest
Version
8 responsibilities of the nurse in promoting BF
1. implement BFH initiative
2. maintain EVB knowledge
3. relay consistent, supportive messages about BF
4. for preterm infants, RN should promote use of human milk
5. BF programs need to culturally and developmentally appropiate
6. WHO to determine growth charts
7. nurse leaders and educators should advocate for education of
BF
8. nurses should advocate that BF be a cultural norm
AAP and WHO BF recommendations
exclusive BF for first 6 months
Benefits of BF for infant
1. optimal source of nutrients
2. continued provision of nutrients after 6 months
3. decreased risk of infections
4. protects against SIDS
5. protects against childhood and adult diseases
6. decrease in reflux and constipation
7. enhanced cognitive development
8. reduced risk of obesity
BM decreases the risk of these infections
otitis media, NEC, gastroenteritis, and UTIs
BM protects against theses diseases
insulin-dependent DM, allergies, asthma, lyphoma, UC, and HTN
benefits of BF for mother
1. increased uterine involution--> decreased PP blood loss, risk of
anemia and infection
, 2. delayed ovulation, which supports family planning
3. weight loss
4. reduced risk of osteoporosis, ovarian cancer, premenopausal
breast cancer, and RA
5. enhanced mother-infant bond
6. reduced risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease
7. reduces risk of PPD
How the CBC systematically problem solves
assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation
what can affect the healthcare professionals presentation
about BF?
-personal beliefs, attitudes, and experiences
-cultural beliefs and societal norms
-professional education and training
-knowledge and EBP
-policies
-bias
According to AWHONN, what are the responsibilities of staff
nurses working with BF moms?
-Educate using evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
-Promote skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding.
-Assess latch, positioning, milk transfer, and feeding
effectiveness.
-Assist with breastfeeding, hand expression, and pumping.
-Support exclusive breastfeeding when appropriate.
-Recognize problems early and refer to lactation consultants as
needed.
-Teach milk expression/storage if mother and infant are
separated.
-Provide respectful, culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental support.
-Coordinate discharge planning and community lactation
resources.
-Maintain breastfeeding knowledge and competency.
Barriers to BF
