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FOR LACTATION PROVIDERS

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For WHA Providers

FOR LACTATION PROVIDERS

For WHA Providers

FOR LACTATION PROVIDERS

🤱 Lactation Clinical Decision Support

Evidence-based guidance for lactation consultants, pediatricians, and OB/GYNs

Prenatal Lactation Consultation Intake

Patient Information

Patient Name:

Date of Birth:

Phone:

Email:

Current Pregnancy

Estimated Due Date:

Number of Pregnancies:

Feeding Goals

Intended Feeding Method:

Exclusive breastfeeding Exclusive pumping Combination (breast + formula/pump)

Duration Goal:

Return to Work Plans

Will you be returning to work?

Yes No

Personalized Care Plan Generated!

Clinical Assessment Tools

📉 Low Milk Supply

Perceived or actual insufficient milk production

😣 Painful Nursing

Nipple pain, trauma, or discomfort

👶 Latch Issues

Difficulty achieving proper latch

💧 Engorgement

Breast fullness or infection

Education & Counseling Resources

Getting Started: First 24-48 Hours

Key Points for Parents:

Skin-to-skin contact within first hour promotes successful initiation
Feed on demand, typically 8-12 times per 24 hours
Normal newborn stomach capacity: Day 1 (5-7ml), Day 3 (22-27ml), Day 7 (45-60ml)
Expect frequent feeding and cluster feeding in early days

Proper Latch Technique

LATCH Assessment:

Latch: Mouth wide open, lips flanged, chin touching breast
Audible swallowing: Rhythmic suck-swallow pattern
Type of nipple: Assess for inversion, flatness
Comfort: No pain beyond initial latch
Hold: Proper positioning and support

📺 Helpful Videos:
• Deep Latch Technique - Global Health Media
• Breast Compression - Dr. Jack Newman
• Hand Expression - Stanford Medicine

Additional Resources

Professional Organizations

USLCA - United States Lactation Consultant Association
La Leche League - Peer support and education
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - Clinical protocols

Patient Resources

KellyMom.com - Evidence-based information
WIC - Free breastfeeding support
HealthyChildren.org - AAP resources

For complete documentation templates, assessment pathways, and EHR integration information, please contact your system administrator or download the full clinical tool package.

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