Breastfeeding assessment and observation help decide if a mother needs assistance in carrying out the task. It also allows the healthcare professional to analyze how the mother can be trained to breastfeed her child. Observation is the key to understanding whether the child is poorly breastfed. Apart from this, the quality of breastfeeding can be assessed by looking for signs of dehydration or counting how fast a child is breathing. Assessment and observation of the breastfeeding process After the assessment is complete, it is essential to help the mother and provide assistance. The following points will help in guiding the breastfeeding process. 1.
Greet the mother and ask her about her well-being. 2. Make sure that she is relaxed and comfortable. 3. Sit down in a comfortable and convenient position. 4. After the assessment Ask the mother if she would like to see the correct method.…
