Activity No.

12
Pump Up!

Name: Karl Michael E. Cabañog Date Due: November 21, 2020_____

Section: Block 260 (H78) Date Submitted: November 21, 2020

Instructor’s Signature: ___________________________ Score: _______________________

INSTRUCTION: Formulate a health teaching plan for a lactating mother to increase and
maintain her production of breast milk.

Topic: Health Teaching on Ways to Improve and Maintain Milk Production in Lactating Mothers
Descriptive/ Overview: This lesson aims to provide information and awareness to lactating women about several
ways and techniques that must be observed in order to improve milk production, ultimately paving the way for
efficient and unhindered breast feeding. Moreover, this lesson will also mention the definition, importance, and proper
ways of breastfeeding. Breast milk is loaded with nutrients and protective compounds that are essential for the first 6
months after birth. Thus, it is important to not only know how to breastfeed infants properly, but to also ensure that
the infant is getting enough breast milk to satisfy daily needs.
Materials/ Equipment: Visual aids, Pamphlets / Infographics
General Objectives: After a 30 minute discussion, the nurse will be able to promote health awareness for lactating
mothers to increase and maintain production of breast milk. Secondly, the client will be able to learn, internalize,
understand, and reflect on (1) the importance of breastfeeding, (2) importance of increasing and maintaining the
production of milk, and (3) the techniques and actions that must be observed done in order to increase and
maintenance the production of breastmilk.
Objectives Learning Content Teaching Time Allotment Evaluation and
Strategy (in minutes) Assessment Tool

Cognitive

Upon completion of
the health teaching,
the client will be able
to:

1. Define and 1. Definition of breastfeeding Lecture with 1 minute Question and

understand the Visual Answer Discussion
definition of Presentation
breastfeeding.

2. Enumerate and 2. Benefits of breastfeeding Lecture with 4 minutes Question and

explain the benefits 2.1 For the mother Visual Answer Discussion
of breastfeeding.  Decreased postpartum Presentation
 bleeding and more rapid
uterine involution
 Less chance of anemia
 Decreased risk of breast
and ovarian cancers
 Fewer urinary tract
infections
 Less risk of postpartum
depression and more
positive mood
 Promotes faster weight
loss after birth
2.2 For the infant:
 Provides the infant with all
the needed nutrients in the
right proportions
 Supplies the infant with
antibodies that help the
immune system fight off
pathogens
 Reduce the risk and
occurrence of diseases,
allergies, and infections
 Promotes healthy weight
 Enhances brain
development

3. Understand and 3. Process on How the Breast Milk Lecture with 2 minutes Teach-Back
explain how breast Supply Works Visual Method
milk supply works. Presentation

4. Identify and 4. Ways, Techniques, and Actions Lecture, 7 minutes Teach-Back

enumerate ways, that Increase and Maintain Interactive Method; Return
activities, or Breast Milk Production Discussion, Demonstration
strategies that help 4.1 Superfoods for Lactating and Lecture
increase and Mothers Demonstration
maintain the  Whole grains
production of breast  Salmon
milk.  Sardines
 Beef
 Garlic
 Ginger
 Eggs
 Leafy green vegetables
  Sweet potatoes
 legumes and beans
 Nuts and seeds
 Yogurt
 Pumpkin
4.2 Breast Massage
4.3 Adequate Rest
4.4 Using Both Sides of the Breast
when Nursing
4.5 Breastfeed on Demand
4.6 Pump between Feedings
5. Identify and Lecture with 3 minutes Teach-Back
enumerate factors 5. Factors that may Decrease Visual Method
that may hinder or Breast Milk Production Presentation
decrease breast milk 5.1 Emotional Factors
production.  Anxiety
 Stress
5.2 Medical Conditions
 High blood pressure
 Diabetes
5.3 Medications
 Hormonal birth control
 Drugs containing
Pseudoephedrine
5.4 Smoking
5.5 Alcohol
5.6 Previous Breast Surgery
6. Identify and Lecture with 2 minutes Question and
enumerate common 6. Misconceptions about Low Visual Answer Discussion
misconceptions Milk Supply Presentation
about low milk
supply.

7. Identify signs that Lecture and 2 minutes Teach-Back

the baby is hungry. 7. Signs that a Baby is Hungry Interactive Method
Discussion

8. Identify signs that Lecture with 2 minutes Teach-Back

her baby is not 8. Indications that the Baby is Visual Method
getting enough milk. Not Getting Enough Milk Presentation
8.1 Poor weight gain
9. Evaluate if a 8.2 Insufficient bowel
certain action will Movement
either be beneficial 8.3 Dehydration
or detrimental in milk 8.4 Dark-colored urine
production and 8.5 Dry mouth
lactation. 8.6 Jaundice
Lecture 4 minutes Return
9. Proper Breastfeeding Demonstration Demonstration
Position and Techniques and Interactive
9.1 Proper Latching Discussion
9.2 Proper Positioning
9.3 Signs of Milk Transfer
Psychomotor

Upon completion of
the health teaching,
the clients will be
able to:

1. Demonstrate
proper
breastfeeding
positions and
techniques.

2. Incorporate
meal plans that
helps enhance milk
production and
lactation.

3. Demonstrate
the methods
that help
increase breast
milk production
correctly, as well as
apply these in her
activities of daily
living.

4. Demonstrate
avoidance to factors
that may decrease
breast milk
production.

Affective Interactive 3 minutes Open Forum

Upon completion of Discussion
the health teaching,
the clients will be
able to:

1. Express
willingness and
dedication to apply
proper breastfeeding
techniques.

2. Express
willingness and
dedication to
incorporate the
strategies and ways
in increasing milk
production in her
activities of daily
living.

3. Express
confidence and trust
to one’s self in
achieving the goal of
increasing and
maintaining milk
production.

References:
American Academy of Pediatrics (n.d.). Benefits of Breastfeeding. Retrieved from
https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Breastfeeding/Pages/Benefits-of-
Breastfeeding.aspx
Bjarnadottir, A. (2020, August 13). 11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby. Retrieved from
https://www.healthline.com/health/breastfeeding/11-benefits-of-breastfeeding#benefits-for-you
Cleveland Clinic (2018, January 1). The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby & for Mom. Retrieved from
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15274-the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby--for-mom
Marcin, A. (2019, July 30). 5 Benefits of Breast Massage. Retrieved from
https://www.healthline.com/health/breast-massage#purpose
Medela (n.d.). Too little breast milk? How to increase low milk supply. Retrieved from
https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-journey/low-milk-supply