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    Breast Care in Breastfeeding

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    The document outlines the process and importance of breast care for breastfeeding mothers, including cleaning the breasts before and after feeding to maintain hygiene, detect any abnormalities, and prevent infection; it describes common abnormalities and provides a 20 step procedure for providing breast care, from preparing supplies to positioning the mother, inspecting and cleaning the breasts, and documenting any findings.

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    Breast Care in Breastfeeding

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    The document outlines the process and importance of breast care for breastfeeding mothers, including cleaning the breasts before and after feeding to maintain hygiene, detect any abnormalities, and prevent infection; it describes common abnormalities and provides a 20 step procedure for providing breast care, from preparing supplies to positioning the mother, inspecting and cleaning the breasts, and documenting any findings.

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    The document outlines the process and importance of breast care for breastfeeding mothers, including cleaning the breasts before and after feeding to maintain hygiene, detect any abnormalities, and prevent infection; it describes common abnormalities and provides a 20 step procedure for providing breast care, from preparing supplies to positioning the mother, inspecting and cleaning the breasts, and documenting any findings.

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    Breast Care in Breastfeeding

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    Bella Cy Lopez
    The document outlines the process and importance of breast care for breastfeeding mothers, including cleaning the breasts before and after feeding to maintain hygiene, detect any abnormalities, and prevent infection; it describes common abnormalities and provides a 20 step procedure for providing breast care, from preparing supplies to positioning the mother, inspecting and cleaning the breasts, and documenting any findings.

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    Breast Care in

    Breastfeeding
     
    Definition:
     Breast Care is the Process of cleaning the

    breast of the mother that helps in


    maintaining hygiene and prevent from cross
    infection during feeding.
    Purpose:
     Breast care can help you prevent and manage

    problems so you and your baby can enjoy the


    benefits of breastfeeding.
     To clean the breast.
     To detect any abnormalities.
     To stimulate milk ejection.
     To prevent local infection.
     To prevent breast complication.
    Indication:
     Postnatal mothers.
     Before and after breastfeeding.
     Cracked nipple.
     Pt who are not able to take self-care.
     Nipple with unhygienic conditions.
    Common Abnormalities
     Breast rash
     Nipple Discharge
     Lumps
     Color and Texture change
     Nipple pain
     Nipple changes
     Soreness and Tenderness
     Armpit Pain
    Procedure:
     Establish a routine of checking your breasts

    and nipples regularly. Leaning how to


    identify, prevent, and treat conditions that
    can occur during breastfeeding can help you
    avoid problems and resolve discomfort faster.
    Steps:
    1. Prepare breast care tray
     Screen

     Mackintosh with towel

     A bowl with 2-3 cottons

     A bowl with warm and cool cotton swabs (12-15).

     Dry gauze pieces (12-15)

     Kidney tray/paper bag

     Nursing records/assessment sheets.

    2. Explain the procedure to the mother about the benefits of


    breast care.
    3. Ask permission in giving care towards the mother (involves
    assessing, capping, and touching the breast of the mother)
    4. Provide screen for privacy.
    5. Provide Comfortable position for the mother. Sitting
    positions is preferred.
    6. Spread the mackintosh with towel over the lap of the
    mother.
    7. Do correct and proper handwashing.
    8. Wear clean gloves.
    9. Stand on the right side of the mother throughout the
    time giving care.
    10. Inspect the breast for size and any abnormalities.
     Inverted nipple

     Cracked nipple

     Retracted nipples.
     Any signs of Infection. (Mastitis, Cellulitis)

    11. Palpate the breast from superficial to deep for


    tenderness, pain, tumors, and exaggerated lymph
    nodes, etc.
    12. Squeeze the breast and observe the secretions.
    13. Clean the secretions and dispose of it accordingly.
    14. Clean the breast in the following order: Nipple –
    areolas (Primary – Secondary) – breast –
    inframammary crease – axilla.
    15. Dry the breast with gauze pieces following the
    same order.
    16. Cover the further breast exposing the near one.
    17. Put the baby on to the breast.
    18. After breastfeeding, assist mother to clean the
    breast in the same manner.
    19. Make the mother and baby comfortable after care.
    20. Record any abnormal findings.

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