Outline

• Common Maternal Issues

  • Sore nipples

  • Engorgement

  • Mastitis spectrum

  • Nipple variations

• Common Infant Issues

  • Latch difficulties

  • Slow weight gain

  • Reflux

  • Jaundice

• Low Milk Production

  • Perceived low milk supply

  • Delayed milk production

  • Low milk production

• Management Tools & Techniques

  • Breast compression

  • Massage

  • Reverse pressure softening

  • Nipple shields

  • Breast pumps

    Objectives

• Identify signs and strategies to address maternal lactation issues including sore nipples, engorgement, ductal narrowing, mastitis, and nipple variations

• Describe strategies to address latching difficulties and slow weight gain in breastfed infants

• Recognize signs of low milk production and describe basic strategies and solutions for increasing supply

• Describe techniques for breast compression, breast massage, and reverse pressure softening

• Explain indications for using a breast pump and nipple shield and list steps for effective use of them.