Marymoomoo

Marymoomoo

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  1. Breast baby after C-Section and GD

    Marymoomoo replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would suggest having the mother hold the baby upright on her chest skin to skin. This is often enough to help the baby's rooting reflexes kick in. If the baby is sleepy, you can suggest the mother...

  2. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In a situation like this, I would wonder how are the mothers who wish to breastfeed are being supported. Are they provided with a pump, education about using it, the support of an LC, etc? Are they...

  3. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen this in the community setting. Oftentimes, these mothers read parenting books that tell them that babies should feed no more than q3-4h or their babies will be spoiled, control their...

  4. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In this case, the family may need some education. They need to understand why babies should breastfeed as often as they cue, even if the baby "just ate" 15 minutes ago. They need to understand that...

  5. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I totally agree with that. Why couldn't hospitals provide bags that say nothing about how babies are fed? I've never heard of patients leaving the hospital with swag bags from Boost or Ensure. That...

  6. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was attempting to share why the BFHI is what it is. I was responding to a variety of questions surrounding BFHI, so I really shouldn't have quoted your post. I apologize for making it appear that I...

  7. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wouldn't say that the Baby Friendly initiative is family/baby unfriendly. From my POV, it's quite the opposite. I completely understand that sometimes mothers (or their babies) can't breastfeed for...

  8. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mothers can sign up and get all the freebies on their own! :) They don't have to get a free bag from the hospital. Sign-ups are available online, through magazine inserts, etc. There's no shortage of...

  9. Becoming a Lactation Consultant

    Marymoomoo replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Correct. CLC/CLS requirements vary by course. There is no standardization of the certification. :) IBCLC requirements can be found here: http://www.iblce.org/eligibilityRequirements.php?region=am...

  10. IBCLCers? Started down the road, anyone else?

    Marymoomoo replied to lovingit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I already have the hours needed to sit, but I'm considering doing a mentorship through my hospital, as well. I'm currently taking online courses for CERPs. Have you thought about cold calling some...

  11. IBCLCers? Started down the road, anyone else?

    Marymoomoo replied to lovingit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Mickey! I've been an accredited volunteer with a breastfeeding organization for several years now, so I will qualify to sit the exam under pathway 1. :) If you're having trouble gaining experience,...

  12. OB "Freebies"

    Marymoomoo replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My local hospital gives away a generic gift bag with the usual suspects (baby lap shirt, blanket, baby hair brush, coupons, newborn care info, etc). Breastfeeding mothers can also get free...

  13. IBCLCers? Started down the road, anyone else?

    Marymoomoo replied to lovingit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me! I'm working towards sitting the exam next

  14. How do I clean the tubing of my Pink Littman?

    Marymoomoo replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well, yes, technically. The polymer inside the sponge activates when wet and is abrasive on a microscopic level. The sponge itself is not abrasive like a scotch pad or steel wool. For example, you...

  15. Dementia specific Dining

    Marymoomoo replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in LTC, our dietary tried offering foods that were popular when our residents were younger, and traditional Southern foods. It went over really well, especially with our weight risk...

  16. Personality Type and Nursing

    Marymoomoo replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    INFJ Introverted IntuitiveFeelingJudging

  17. How do I clean the tubing of my Pink Littman?

    Marymoomoo replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe try the "sponge of death" aka Mr. Clean magic eraser? It's not abrasive and will take the marks off just about anything. Test in a small area

  18. breast milk

    Marymoomoo replied to spiceyqueen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This resource offers some helpful explanations:

  19. Breastfeeding questions

    Marymoomoo replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Exactly! I was just thinking to myself that whether we want them to or not,sometimes our feelings and biases to shine through in patient care. Educating ourselves about the differences in those...

  20. Breastfeeding questions

    Marymoomoo replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! I didn't think that breastfeeding would be a hot button issue on a message board for nurses. It's par for the course on parenting boards,just a shock to see it here! :) Excuse me while I bombard...