Teaching Plan
Assessment:
Subjective Information:
Mother is considering breast feeding as an option, but is unsure of methods and benefits in comparison to bottle feeding. Is unsure about herself and whether or not she will be able to perform necessary tasks required to breast feed successfully.
Objective Information:
Mother is 34 weeks pregnant, 20 years old, gravida one, para zero, previous smoker who quit after learning of pregnancy at two months. She works part time at a church and baby-sits occasionally, while attending college classes as a full time student.
Client’s Readiness and Ability to Learn:
Mother is a high school graduate and also attended technical school where she learned to be a surgical technician. She is currently enrolled in more college classes and is hoping to further her education and become a Registered Nurse. Physical status is good, but mother is a little exhausted. Emotional status is that she is very ready for baby and excited about its arrival. Is ready for pregnancy to be over.
Nursing Diagnosis
1. Risk for ineffective breastfeeding related to anxiety and inexperience with
breast feeding as evidenced by client showing signs of anxiety and
stating that she is unsure about herself and her capability to perform
the necessary tasks that are needed to be successful in breast feeding.
Planning
1. Learning Objectives
A. Client will learn benefits of breast feeding as compared to bottle feeding.
B. Client will learn different positions for breast feeding that may make the process easier for her.
C. Client will learn proper methods for successful breast feeding.
D. Client will be more sure of herself and be able to make the decision of whether or not to breast feed, based on newly learned information.
2. Outline of Learning Content:
1. Assess clients exposure to and knowledge about breast feeding, including
any misinformation she may have previously acquired. Allow time for
question and answer session about any concerns she may have.
2. Demonstrate to client various breast feeding positions and allow
her to practice and try them using a life-like doll. Assist her, possibly with
the use of pillows, and help her to accomplish the individual positions.
Continue with this until she is comfortable in performing all of the
positions, and has found at least one that she thinks will work well for her
and is confident in executing.
3. Show client how to initiate her baby’s rooting reflex. Also show her the
proper way for her baby to grasp her nipple and nurse successfully.
Pam Jenkins is a 36 year-old woman that is 30 weeks into her third pregnancy. Since her pregnancy began, Pam has gained 20 pounds. Although Pam has reduced the amount that she smokes, she continues to smoke 5 cigarettes per day, which may cause some issues with her worry of another preterm birth. Another factor that could also cause complications is her delayed prenatal vitamin use. After logging her dietary intake within a 24 hour period into SuperTracker, I will be making recommendations on how she can alter her diet and lifestyle to ensure that Pam receives the nutrients she needs for herself and for her baby.
Works Cited:.. Action on Smoking and Health. 4 Oct. 2003 http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact02.html American Lung Association. “Smoking and Pregnancy.”
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