The Familial and Social Context of BF Flashcards
What should LC emphasize with mom who intends to BF adoptive child
Building a mother-baby relationship
What is a common characteristic of a low income women who BF
Married to baby’s father who supports breastfeeding
Why do adolescent mothers BF at a lower rate than adult women
Fear or pain and embarrassment
Why does the addition of new baby increase stress in a family
the baby requires the family to develop new relationships
Why is it likely to occur that an LC will work with physically or sexually abused women
because 25% of women report rape or other physical violence by an IP; some of these women will BF
What is the most effective way to assist a teenage mother to breastfeed
obtain a breast pump
Which BF step has the greatest impact on BF
No receiving formula in the hospital and not receiving “gift” packs of coupons
What is the strongest predictor of who will initiate and continue BF
Strength of maternal intention to BF
What is intention to BF linked to
Social networks that support BF, mother’s confidence in herself , and mother’s attitude
When does an LC have the greatest influence
When a mother is undecided about how she will feed baby
