Teaching Topics

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The following is a list of appropriate Topics for the Teaching Plan and Poster Project. Sign up for one topic. Patient teaching is to be completed during Postpartum Rotation. (See course calendar for Teaching Poster Presentation date.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Jaundice Cord care Swaddling Circumcision care Pros and cons for circumcision Bathing the newborn/cord care Skin to skin (kangaroo care) Immunizations a. Schedule first year b. Specific immunizations-Hep B c. Mother immunizations-MMR/Rubella, Tdap, Flu Feeding the newborn a. Bottle Feeding i. Preparation ii. Formula Types b. Breastfeeding i. Positions ii. Latch iii. Problems with breastfeeding (engorgement ways to prevent, etc.) iv. Breast care v. Nutrition vi. Pumping c. Breastfeeding vs. Bottle feeding d. Infant nutrition (progression of solid foods) Calming and soothing techniques for infant Taking babys temperature Patterns and characteristics of voiding and stooling Using a bulb syringe Car seat safety Sleeping positions of the newborn (ie, tummy time, SIDS) Peri care (ie, episiotomy, sitz bath, etc.) Contraception (compare 2-3 methods) Lochia changes/Involutions Postpartum Exercises Diet/Nutrition Mood changes a. Baby blues b. Postpartum Depression

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C-section care Postpartum care/complications RhoGam Sibling adjustment with new baby Stress relief (taking time for yourself-pp mom) Community Resources (WIC, LaLeche,Parenting Classes) 28. Other Topics 29. Other Topics 30. Other Topics