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Adult-BreastfeedingAdult-BreastfeedingGetting StartedGetting Started
[HUMAN MILK][HUMAN MILK]Doodhwali Gali- Sadar Bazaar Doodhwali Gali- Sadar Bazaar
(Delhi)(Delhi)
Simply put, adult breastfeeding is when an adult consumes a woman's breast milk. There are many reasons why this might happen, and one of the most common ones has to do with health reasons. Breast milk is, for the most part, completely sanitary, cannot spoil, is mostly hypoallergenic, full of nutrition and infection-fighting potential, packed with calories and good fats and proteins, and the list just goes on.
What is an Adult Breastfeeding?
What is an Adult Nursing Relationship?
An adult nursing relationship is a physical, intimate relationship
between two people, where one of the parties to the relationship nurses from a
woman who either is or is not lactating. I tried doing some searches about adult nursing relationships and found that, though there are many searches
on the subject, there aren't a lot of resources or information. From what I was able to find, it seems clear to me
that every adult nursing relationship is unique.
Can Adults Reap Benefits to Drinking Breast Milk and Adult Nursing?
In fact, breast milk is so healthy and safe (provided the woman
who nurses is healthy and disease free) that cancer patients
have been given breast milk to help boost their immune system and help keep them healthy and
to maintain their weight and nutrition during chemotherapy
treatments. What's good for baby is good for any human being. In fact, some studies clearly indicate that any human being could thrive, not
just survive but thrive, on a diet of pure breast milk from a healthy
woman.
Advantages for the DrinkerAdvantages for the Drinker
Less illnesses, diseases & disordersLess illnesses, diseases & disorders
Antibodies in breast milkAntibodies in breast milk
Always the right temperatureAlways the right temperature
Nurturing benefits from skin to skin Nurturing benefits from skin to skin contactcontact
Aids in development of baby’s brain and Aids in development of baby’s brain and nervous systemnervous system
Advantages for Wet NurseAdvantages for Wet Nurse
Decreased postpartum bleeding
Earlier return to pre-pregnancy weight
Delayed resumption of ovulation
Reduced risk of ovarian cancer
Reduced premenopausal breast cancer
Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy & PhysiologyDuring PregnancyDuring Pregnancy
Breast, areola, & nipple increase in sizeBreast, areola, & nipple increase in size
Veins may be more noticeableVeins may be more noticeable
Milk glands & ducts increaseMilk glands & ducts increase
Colostrum is produced in the second Colostrum is produced in the second trimestertrimester
Montgomery glands become numerous Montgomery glands become numerous and prominentand prominent
How Does a Breast How Does a Breast Produce Milk?Produce Milk?
Milk is made in grapelike Milk is made in grapelike structures deep in the breaststructures deep in the breast
When milk “let’s down” it travels When milk “let’s down” it travels out of the “grapes” down the out of the “grapes” down the stems “ducts” and collects in stems “ducts” and collects in the pools (sinuses) under the the pools (sinuses) under the dark area (areola) behind the dark area (areola) behind the nipplenipple
Baby’s gums press areola to Baby’s gums press areola to release milkrelease milk
The Market
Before Nursing: Before Nursing: Preparing for Breastfeeding Preparing for Breastfeeding
Massage breasts and rub nipples gentlyMassage breasts and rub nipples gently
Avoid using soap on nipplesAvoid using soap on nipples
Expose nipples to air and briefly to Expose nipples to air and briefly to sunlightsunlight
Let nipples rub against clothingLet nipples rub against clothing
Flat or Inverted NipplesFlat or Inverted Nipples
Begin treatment late Begin treatment late in pregnancyin pregnancy
Stop if causes Stop if causes uterine contractionsuterine contractions
Breast shellsBreast shells
Wear 1 hour a day Wear 1 hour a day and gradually and gradually increase to several increase to several hourshours
Dry area under nipple Dry area under nipple oftenoften
Breastfeeding:Breastfeeding:Getting StartedGetting Started
Is Your Client Hungry?Is Your Client Hungry?Adult Feeding Cues Adult Feeding Cues
Bringing hands to mouth or cheek and Bringing hands to mouth or cheek and trying to suck on themtrying to suck on them
RootingRooting
Lip smacking, mouthing, tongue Lip smacking, mouthing, tongue protrusionprotrusion
Biting is a late feeding cueBiting is a late feeding cue
Breastfeeding Your Clients Breastfeeding Your Clients
Wash your handsWash your hands
Position yourself comfortably and Position yourself comfortably and correctlycorrectly
Use pillows or towels for supportUse pillows or towels for support
Uncover the breast you wish to offer firstUncover the breast you wish to offer first
The Side-lying PositionThe Side-lying Position
Lie on your sideLie on your side
Use pillowsUse pillows
Tummy-to-tummyTummy-to-tummy
Client’s mouth in line Client’s mouth in line with nipplewith nipple
Illustration by Joyce Kopatch, USACHPPM
The Cradle PositionThe Cradle Position
Tummy-to-tummyTummy-to-tummy
Client’s head in Client’s head in crook of your elbowcrook of your elbow
Shoulders, hips, in Shoulders, hips, in straight linestraight line
Level with breastLevel with breast
Pillow in lap will helpPillow in lap will help
Illustration by Joyce Kopatch, USACHPPM
Milk Ejection ReflexMilk Ejection Reflex“Let Down”“Let Down”
Tingling sensation in breastTingling sensation in breast
Relaxed feeling occursRelaxed feeling occurs
““Let down” can occur between feedingsLet down” can occur between feedings
Offering Your Breast to ClientOffering Your Breast to Client
Fingers underneath, Fingers underneath, thumb on top of thumb on top of breastbreast
Fingers well behind Fingers well behind areolaareola
Rooting Reflex and Latch-OnRooting Reflex and Latch-On
Position client correctly at breast with Position client correctly at breast with mouth directly in front of nipplemouth directly in front of nipple
Use nipple to tickle client’s lips until Use nipple to tickle client’s lips until mouth opens widemouth opens wide
Support client’s headSupport client’s head
Client’s mouth is open wide enough to Client’s mouth is open wide enough to take in nipple and most of areolatake in nipple and most of areola
Open wide…Open wide…
Quickly center your Quickly center your nipple in his mouth and nipple in his mouth and pull him toward you pull him toward you
Client’s lower jaw far Client’s lower jaw far back from the nipple back from the nipple
Clients’s chin on breastClients’s chin on breast
Nose may be on breastNose may be on breast
ChallengesChallenges
Is Client getting enough to eat?Is Client getting enough to eat?
Client feeds rapidlyClient feeds rapidly
20-25 on each breast per feeding20-25 on each breast per feeding
Nursing Mothers:Nursing Mothers:Stay Well NourishedStay Well Nourished
Follow same healthy diet you ate while Follow same healthy diet you ate while pregnantpregnant
Breast feeding burns 300-400 additional Breast feeding burns 300-400 additional calories per daycalories per day
If you are not well nourished, your If you are not well nourished, your supply of breast milk may decrease supply of breast milk may decrease
Breast CareBreast Care
Sore or cracked nipplesSore or cracked nipples
EngorgementEngorgement
Plugged DuctsPlugged Ducts
MastitisMastitis
Preventing Sore or Cracked Preventing Sore or Cracked NipplesNipples
Properly position infantProperly position infant
Use pillowsUse pillows
Check for good latch onCheck for good latch on
Do not use ointments or creamsDo not use ointments or creams
Express a few drops of milk onto nipple Express a few drops of milk onto nipple after feeding (antibacterial properties)after feeding (antibacterial properties)
Allow nipples to air dryAllow nipples to air dry
EngorgementEngorgement
May occur between 2nd and 6th day May occur between 2nd and 6th day when your milk “comes in” when your milk “comes in”
Occurs more frequently in first-time Occurs more frequently in first-time mothersmothers
Hang in there! This will go away after a Hang in there! This will go away after a day or so.day or so.
Plugged DuctsPlugged Ducts
Tender spot, redness, or sore lump in Tender spot, redness, or sore lump in breastbreast
Milk is unable to flow through duct leads Milk is unable to flow through duct leads to inflammationto inflammation
Change feeding positions from time to Change feeding positions from time to timetime
MastitisMastitis
Occurs when plugged duct is not treatedOccurs when plugged duct is not treated
Flu-like symptoms (tired, aches, fever)Flu-like symptoms (tired, aches, fever)
Start treatment immediatelyStart treatment immediately
Contact physician for antibioticsContact physician for antibiotics
Apply heatApply heat
Breastfeed frequentlyBreastfeed frequently
RestRest
REMEMBERREMEMBERGetting breastfeeding correct Getting breastfeeding correct
from the start is crucial to long-from the start is crucial to long-term breastfeeding success!term breastfeeding success!
Reasons to Suspend or Avoid Reasons to Suspend or Avoid BreastfeedingBreastfeeding
Treatment with a medication that transfers Treatment with a medication that transfers into the breast milkinto the breast milk
Level of risk to environmental exposures Level of risk to environmental exposures at duty station or in the fieldat duty station or in the field
SolventsSolvents
ChemicalsChemicals
FuelsFuels
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS
AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Ms. BethAnn Cameron, MS, CHES Ms. BethAnn Cameron, MS, CHES
Health EducatorHealth Educator
Directorate of Health Promotion and WellnessDirectorate of Health Promotion and Wellness
US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive MedicineUS Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Ms. Cindy PlankMs. Cindy Plank
Health EducatorHealth Educator
General Leonard Wood Army Community HospitalGeneral Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
Fort Leonard Wood, MissouriFort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Wellness CenterWellness Center
Martin Army Community HospitalMartin Army Community Hospital
Fort Benning, GeorgiaFort Benning, Georgia
