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The Christ Hospital Outpatient Lactation Program. Outpatient Lactation Program: Project Selection. Lactogenesis study revealed 67% had breastfeeding (BF) concerns post-discharge Recommendations: ACOG – exclusive BF for first 6 months - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Outpatient Lactation Program: Project Selection• Lactogenesis study revealed
67% had breastfeeding (BF) concerns post-discharge
• Recommendations:– ACOG – exclusive BF for first 6
months– Healthy People 2010 – increase #
mothers who BF babies– AAP – Robust BF support
program
Outpatient Lactation Program: Situation Analysis
• The Christ Hospital in unique position of initial contact– New first-time mothers– Returning mothers who haven’t
previously BF– Mothers who had unsuccessful past
attempts
• Outpatient Lactation Program– Improves health of mothers/infants– Supports Healthy People 2010 & 2020,
TJC, ACOG, AAP Guidelines
Outpatient Lactation Program: Project Solution
• Enhance current lactation program– Comprehensive breast pump
rental program– Ability to purchase supplies on
unit– Consultation from Certified
Lactation Consultant