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The decision whether or not to
breastfeed is generally made before giving birth, so the advice giving
during prenatal care is extremely important.
In addition, seek the advice of your health
care provider if the use of a multi-vitamin supplement would be beneficial
during breastfeeding (many doctors recommend moms continue taking
prenatal vitamins when
breastfeeding).
Objective 3: Explain 3 ideas that can be implemented
during prenatal care to educate and support pregnant women to
breastfeed.
Obstetrician — gynecologists should counsel patients
during prenatal care about the benefits of
breastfeeding, starting as early as the first trimester.
A «pinch test» that simulates the compression that occurs when baby is nursing may be part of your
prenatal care by your midwife or obstetrician or
during a
prenatal breastfeeding consultation with your lactation consultant.
Objectives: provide information necessary to promote
breastfeeding, assess and evaluate factors that influence
breastfeeding rates, and provide
care and education
during the preconception,
prenatal, and postpartum periods aimed at facilitating a successful
breastfeeding experience for mothers.