: 15

: 15

Newborn Care

• Feeding

• Hygiene

• Soothing

• Sleep

• Safety

• Warning signs

Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding basics

• Signs baby is well fed

• When to seek help

Discussion / Hands-on practice

• Review how babies communicate & reasons for crying.

• Have parents practice soothing techniques and infant care on dolls.

• Review newborn warning signs.

Discussion

• Provide a brief overview of breastfeeding basics including getting started skin-to-skin, stomach sizes, kinds of milk, hunger cues, a healthy latch, and how often babies eat.

• Point out the table with signs of a well fed baby and review warning signs.

• Provide resources for further education or assistance with breastfeeding.

• NPB pgs 64 – 65

• NPB PPT slides 137 – 142

• Newborn Review handout

• Demo dolls / supplies

• Newborn Needs poster

• Soothing Your Baby poster

• NPB pgs 66 – 69

• NPB PPT slides 143 – 150

• Breastfeeding Review handout

• Breastfeeding poster set

: 10 Summary / Review

Discussion

• Use the Postpartum Scenarios activity to reinforce learning.

• Congratulate them on completing the course, preparing for their birth and being thoughtful parents!

• NPB PPT slide 151

• Postpartum Scenarios activity

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