Teen mothers and breastfeeding

1. Hunger cues for baby, adequate hydration, how to achieve a good latch

2. Breastmilk is the most optimal nutrition for baby

3. Nursing diagnosis

3.1. Decision making

3.2. Relational Inquiry

4. Potential for ineffective breastfeeding related to poor knowledge of the importance and benefit s of breastfeeding AEB maternal questions about "knowing if baby is getting enough" and lack of support by family members

5. Health promotion

5.1. Social determinants

5.2. Teaching and learning

5.3. Ways of knowing

6. Parenting skills, baby care

7. Social determinants of health for teenage mothers could include: Decreased education, lower income level, low paying job or unemployment and early childhood experiences for the baby

8. Information technology

8.1. Breastfeeding apps for new mothers

8.2. Social media

8.3. Youtube

9. Instagram offers many pages for breastfeeding mothers including ones that support teens

10. Youtube has numerous channels to support teen moms

11. Many teen mothers use cell phones. Baby Tracker app for smart phones helps new moms keep track of feedings and baby care

12. Making practice decisions in relation to the mother's experience and understanding of infant feeding

13. Advocating for the teen mom through collaboration with other health professionals (Lactation Support Nurse, Social Worker, Public Health Nurse)

14. Being curious (Finding out what is meaningful for the mother in relation to feeding her baby

15. Being with the patient during her feeding experience with her baby

16. Provides information for financial resources for teen mothers. Provides resources for continuing education after baby is born.

17. Partnership between family and health care provider. Allows patient to make decision about feeding preferences for her baby

18. World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months or longer

19. Support for mother, support for baby (Encourage mom with breastfeeding, ensures baby has adequate latch at breast

20. Assesses support at home for mother and baby. Ensures safety of both

21. Benefits of breastfeeding for baby include: Promotes healthy weight, reduces risk of disease, reduces risk of SIDS

22. Evidence informed practice

22.1. Family centered care

22.2. World Health Organization

23. Collaboration

23.1. Lactation support Nurse

23.1.1. Latch

23.1.2. Physiology

23.2. Social Work

23.2.1. Finances

23.2.2. Family support

23.3. Public Health Nurse

23.3.1. Community follow up

24. Discusses how milk is made for baby, offer suggestion for improved milk supply

25. Benefits of breastfeeding for mother: Decreased risk of breast cancer, decreased risk of postpartum depression, helps body return to prebirth weight quicker, helps uterus contract

26. Public Health Nurse works to ensure continuity of care from hospital to home setting. Provides continued maternal and infant support with breastfeeding and can identify social issues in the home