CASE # 2 Annie is a 16-year-old mother who has been experiencing sore nipples from breastfeeding her 6-week-old baby. Because of the pain she wants to stop breastfeeding. She never attended antenatal clinic. You observe her breastfeeding him and notice the following: his body is twisted away from his mother’s; his chin is away from the breast; he takes rapid, shallow sucks; and as he releases the breast, you notice that the nipple looks squashed. Advise her on the following: (a) What is the likely cause of her sore nipples? (1 mark) (b) What practical help could you give her? Explain in detail. (9 marks) (c) Based on the scenario above, how will she know if her baby is getting any breast milk? (1 mark) (d) How will she know if her baby is getting sufficient breast milk? (1 mark) (e) List four (4) reasons why she should not give up on breastfeeding her baby? (2 marks) (f) List some special foods or diets that must be eaten during lactation to increase her breast milk supply. (2 marks) (g) Help her plan a one-day meal. (9 marks)
[Answered]: CASE # 2 Annie is a 16-year-old mother who has been…
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