TEACHING PROJECT OUTLINE 1. 2. Topic: BREASTFEEDING Assessment a.

How client (group) manifested learning need: clients are postpartum mothers (and their support partners) who have expressed either an interest in breastfeeding, or an interest in learning more about the breastfeeding process/benefits of breastmilk. b. Factors affecting client learning: previous breastfeeding experiences (both negative and positive), anxiety r/t breastfeeding, support and encouragement of the nursing staff, readiness to learn c: Nursing Diagnosis: Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge r/t Breastfeeding As Evidenced By participation in a breastfeeding class. 3. Planning a. Expected Outcomes: By the end of the teaching session, the mother will verbalize satisfaction with the breastfeeding process, demonstrate proper alignment and latch techniques, and successfully answer a short quiz regarding the benefits of breastmilk. 4. Implementation a. Teaching strategies: Demonstration of breastfeeding supplies including pillows, storage bags, breast pumps, and nipple shields Using a doll, demonstration of proper infant positioning and latch techniques Using a whiteboard: review feeding guidelines, maternal nutrition, and breastfeeding resources Provide handouts highlighting the course material and facts to remember.

b. Purpose of Methods: A variety of teaching methods were chosen to appeal to both the visual and non-visual learner. Various props and multimedia will be used in an effort to to maintain interest, and to support different types of learning styles. 5. Specific Content Outline Benefits of Breastfeeding Preparation for Breastfeeding (supplies needed, resources) Breast Changes in Pregnancy Anatomy and Physiology of Breastfeeding The First Feedings Frequency and Duration of Feedings

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Signs that Baby is Getting Enough Milk Barriers to Breastfeeding (sore nipples, latch, thrush, clogged ducts) Maternal Nutrition Pumping and Storing Guidelines

Evaluation a. Method for determining client (group) learning: since the students in the class are not actual breastfeeding mothers, a paper quiz will be given to determine the effectiveness of the teaching project. b. If client (group) did not learn, what modifications would you make? Ask questions to determine what part of the teaching project was ineffective. Ensure that resources/teaching techniques were at the appropriate learning level. Identify and resolve any communication or language barriers. 7. Bibliography a. One professional journal article on teaching topic How to help with positioning and attachment -Gillian Hughes Vital Signs: Hospital Practices to Support Breastfeeding United States, 2007 and 2009. -Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report b. One professional journal article on teaching-learning process

Creating Room for Learning at Work: Nurses' Experiences of Participating in an Educational Program on the Function of Patient Teaching -Frinerg, Lindberg, and Lepp. c. One professional maternal/child health textbook Maternal & Child Nursing Care - Marcia London Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care -Ackley and Ladwig d. One professional peer reviewer internet reference

Maternity Focus: techniques to support breastfeeding -Surtees and Kelleher, Breastfeeding: Is my baby getting enough milk? -Maria Noonan