Pr-014843 Birth Practices and Breastfeeding

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

Evidence based care in Labor and Delivery, the role of skin to skin contact in the initiation of breastfeeding ... show more

Objectives

  • Identify the breast-crawl as a behavioral process and cite it's impact on breastfeeding initiation and duration
  • Summarize the role of oxytocin, neonatal reflexes and sensory cues in the initiation of breastfeeding
  • Explore implications for nursing practice
  • Evaluate institutional policies that support breastfeeding: the "Ten Steps" aka the "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative"

Fees

Free

Faculty

Organization

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital