Date/Time
11/20/2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Welcome to the fourth part of our comprehensive Transitions Into Parenting series, ‘Essentials In Nursing Your Newborn.’ In this session, we’ll delve into the essential aspects of breast pumps, pumping techniques, and proper storage. Navigating the world of breast pumps can be overwhelming for new mothers, but our goal with this class is to provide clarity and guidance to address your concerns.
Key Topics Covered in Essentials In Nursing Your Newborn – Part 4:
- Different Styles of Pumps:
- Understanding the various types of breast pumps available in the market.
- Exploring the features and benefits of each style to help you make an informed decision based on your needs.
- Funnel Size Selection:
- Guidance on selecting the right funnel size for optimal comfort and efficiency during pumping.
- Tips for personalizing your pumping experience to enhance milk expression.
- CDC Milk Storage Guidelines:
- Following the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for safe and proper storage of breast milk.
- Understanding storage durations and conditions for both refrigeration and freezing.
- Refrigerator/Freezer Management:
- Tips on organizing and managing your refrigerator and freezer space for efficient milk storage.
- Creating a system for easy retrieval and use of stored breast milk.
- Cleaning of Pump Pieces:
- Step-by-step instructions on how to clean and maintain your breast pump to ensure hygiene and longevity.
- Tips for quick and effective cleaning, especially for busy mothers.
- How to Store Milk for Returning to Work and Home Use:
- Strategies for building a backup freezer milk supply for times when you are away from your baby.
- Planning and organizing milk storage for both work and home environments.
We encourage you to register for all four parts of the series to gain a comprehensive understanding of breastfeeding essentials. We look forward to supporting you on your breastfeeding journey!
Breastfeeding 4 Part Series
| Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 |
| Objectives | Objectives | Objectives | Objectives |
| •Benefits of nursing for mother and baby
•How milk production starts and is maintained •How to prenatally prepare to nurse baby •Nutrition, smoking, alcohol, medications and drugs and mom’s milk |
•Positioning of the baby
•Proper latch •How to know baby is receiving enough milk |
•Early concerns for the new mother
•Self breast assessment •Sore nipple prevention •Engorgement prevention •Questionable milk supply •Early concerns for the baby •Sleepy baby •Jaundice •Weight gain •Need for supplementation |
•When do I start pumping
•Different styles of pumps •Funnel size selection •CDC milk storage guidelines •Refrigerator/Freezer •Cleaning of pump pieces •How to store milk for returning to work and home use |