LACTATION

TEACHING TOOLS
By Ju Fidélis
@clubedocrocheoficial

Didatic breasts on apron

Newborn Stomach Simulator

Breast with milk Ducts

Hi, I'm Juliana from @clubedocrocheoficial on Instagram
and I'm here to share with you what I have developed.
The Breastfeeding teaching Set is used for
demonstrations by Lactation Consultants and
Breastfeeding support worker/Specialist that support
the mother-baby in the crucial moment of lactation.

I learned crochet when I was a child and always saw it as a hobby or therapy. In

2017, I decided it was time to dedicate myself to this art and started to teach and

make newborn pieces.

I started testing the breastfeeding pieces available at internet to make a gift for a

friend, and as I did not find any that I liked, I've made my own and after many tests,

I'm here with a version to teach you.

I am happy you're interested in this product.
Please, feel free to get in touch if you need any help. These are my contacts:
E-mail: clubedocrocheoficial@gmail.com
Cellphone: (+55) 22-99954-4160 

What you will need:

- 15g or 0.53oz - Brown cotton yarn
- 74g or 2.61oz - Beige cotton yarn
- 66g or 2.33oz - Pink cotton yarn
- 43g or 1.52oz - Yellow acrylic wool
- Poly filler
- Apron (cotton)
- 1pce - Wooden ring size 2 (external Ø 26.4)
- Zipper by length + cursor (15.74" or 40cm)
- Needle and thread (invisible)
- 157.5” of 0.78” white satin cord (for ducts)
- Crochet hook - 2,5mm
- Crochet Hook #D - 3,25mm
- Crochet Hook #G - 4mm

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 Newborn
Stomach
Simulator

SKILL LEVEL:

Material: Abbreviations:
- 11g (0.39oz) - Cotton yarn - ch = chain
- Hook #D (3,25mm) - st = stitch
- 0.71oz of Poly Fill - sc = single crochet
- 1pce - Wooden ring size 2 (external Ø
- inc = increase
26.4) - dec = decrease

Tips:
1) The balls must be crocheted using Amigurumi thecnic, which means with circular rows,

marking each row with a different color.

2) When each ball is finished, leave approximately 8 inches of yarn. You will make 7ch with it

to firmly fasten the ball to the ring.

3) The hook I've used was perfect to match the correct ball diameter but it's possible you need

a bigger or a smaller hook to fit your stitch tension.

4) Test and check if you need to adapt to larger or smaller hook sizes to achieve a similar
result. (Always use sizes between C-2 and E-4).

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 HOOK:
1-DAY STOMACH (THE SIZE OF A CHERRY) 3,25mm
Row 1) Work 6sc in the magic ring
Row 2) 6inc (12sc)
Row 3) 12sc (12sc)
Row 4) 12sc (12sc)
Row 5) 6dec (6sc)
-> Cut the yarn and finish off with a tapestry needle,

only sewing the back loops.

-> Final diameter: 0.47” (inner)
-> Volume: 0.169 – 0.236 fl oz

3-DAY STOMACH (THE SIZE OF A NUT)

Row 1) Work 6sc into magic ring
Row 2) 6inc (12sc)
Row 3) 1sc, 1inc (18sc)
Row 4-6) 18sc (18sc)
Row 7) 1sc, 1dec (12sc)
Row 8) 6dec (6sc)
-> Cut the yarn and finish off with a tapestry needle, only sewing the

back loops.
-> Final diameter: 0.79” (inner)
-> Volume: 0.743 – 0.912 fl oz

7-DAY STOMACH (THE SIZE OF AN APRICOT)

Row 1) Work 8sc in the magic ring
Row 2) 8inc (16sc)
Row 3) 1sc, 1inc (24sc)
Row 4-8) 24sc (24sc)
Row 9) 1sc, 1dec (16sc)
Row 10) 8dec (8sc)

-> Cut the yarn and finish off with a tapestry needle, only sewing the back

loops.
-> Final diameter: 0.98” (inner)
-> Volume: 1.522 – 2.029 fl oz

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30-DAY STOMACH (THE SIZE OF AN EGG)
Row 1) Work 8sc in the magic ring
Row 2) 8inc (16sc)
Row 3) 1sc, 1inc (24sc)
Row 4) 2sc, 1 inc (32sc)
Row 5-11) 32sc (32sc)
Row 12) 2sc, 1dec (24pb)
Row 13) 1sc, 1dec (16sc)
Row 14) 8dec (8sc)

-> Cut the yarn and finish off with a tapestry needle, only sewing the back loops.
-> Final diameter: 1.18” (inner)
-> Volume: 2.705 – 5.072 fl oz

Notes:
At the end, I've fastened the balls closely in a clockwise direction and

write the information regarding the days and the volume with a marker

pen (see the picture below).

You can also use a tag to show the volume and days informations, this

way the higianization process will be easier for the user.

If you wanna see how I had attached

the spheres at the wooden ring, just

CLICK HERE or point the camera on

the QR Code below.

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 Didatic Breast

on Apron

SKILL LEVEL:

Material: Abreviattions:
- 0.35oz (10g) - Brown cotton yarn - ch = chain
- 1.41oz (40g) - Beige cotton yarn
- st = stitch
(skin collor) - sc = single crochet
- Poly filler - dc = double crochet
- Apron - inc = increase
- Crochet hook #2,5mm - dec = decrease

*** Close each row with sl st and start the next row with ch. The

ch does not count as the first st of the row. It is a finishing touch

that prevents the joining from appearing.

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 HOOK:
BREAST PATTERN (MAKE 2): 2,5mm
# Brown cotton yarn
Row 1) Work 8sc into magic ring = 8sc
Row 2) sc on sc = 8sc
Row 3) sc on sc = 8sc
Row 4) 1inc on each stitch with dc = 16dc
Row 5) (1dc, 1inc) 8x = 24dc
Row 6) (2dc, 1inc) 8x = 32dc
# Beige cotton yarn
Row 7) (3dc, 1inc) 8x = 40dc
Row 8) (4dc, 1inc) 8x = 48dc
Row 9) (5dc, 1inc) 8x = 56dc
Row 10) (6dc, 1inc) 8x = 64dc
Row 11) (7dc, 1inc) 8x = 72dc
Row 12-14) work dc on dc = 72dc
Row 13) (16dc, 1dec) 4x = 68dc
Row 14-15) work dc on dc = 68dc
Row 16-17) 15sc, 38dc, 15sc = 68
Row 18) 20sc, 28dc, 20sc = 68

->The sc in rows 16, 17 e 18 represents the lower contour of the breast and it

should be attached to the apron once it is filled with the fiber, creating the most

optimal anatomical shape (as picture).

APRON
In my experience, the raw cotton apron is intended for frequent use

without the need for constant washing because of its natural coloring. It is,

therefore, better than the white one.

It has adjustable ties, a front pocket, and the embroidery is applied in a

local haberdashery before attaching the crocheted breasts.

The seamstress who attends me followed the measurements indicated in

the pictures.

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 Measurements:
20cm = 8” 86,5cm = 34.05”
28cm = 11” 60cm = 23.62”
34cm = 34.38” 85cm = 33.46”

Pocket: 9.84" x 6.29" (25 x 16cm)

I had done 2 videos showing how I'd assembled the crochet breast to

apron. If you wanna see it, just click here to see PART I and PART II, or

point the camera to the QR Codes below.

PART I

PART II

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 Breast with

milk ducts

SKILL LEVEL:

Material: Abreviattions:
- 0.35oz (5g) - brown cotton yarn - row
- 1.41oz (34g) - beige cotton yarn - ch = chain stitch
- 1.94oz (55g) - pink cotton yarn - st = stitch
- 1.52oz (43g) - yellow acrylic yarn - sc = single crochet
- Crochet hook - 2,5mm - sl st = slip stitch
- Crochet hook #G - 4mm - dc = double crochet
- Zipper by length 15.74” + cursor - ps= popcorn stitch
- Needle and thread for assembly - inc = increase
- 157.5” of 0.78” of white satin cord - dec = decrease

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BREAST WITH MILK DUCTS PATTERN
#Brown cotton yarn
Row 1) Work 8sc into magic ring = 8sc
Row 2-3) sc on sc = 8sc
Row 4) 1inc on each stitch with dc = 16dc
Row 5) (1dc, 1inc) 8x = 24dc
Row 6) (2dc, 1inc) 8x = 32dc
#Beige cotton yarn
Row 7) (3dc, 1inc) 8x = 40dc
Row 8) (4dc, 1inc) 8x = 48dc
Row 9) (5dc, 1inc) 8x = 56dc
Row 10) (6dc, 1inc) 8x = 64dc
Row 11) (7dc, 1inc) 8x = 72dc
Row 12-14) work dc on dc = 72dc
➡ Cut the yarn and finish it

LID (back):
Row 1) Work 12dc into magic ring = 12dc
Row 2) 12inc = 24dc
Row 3) (1dc, 1inc) 12x = 36dc
Row 4) (2dc, 1inc) 12x = 48dc
Sa
Row 5) (3dc, 1inc) 12x = 60dc me
Row 6) (4dc, 1inc) 12x = 72dc siz
➡ Cut the and finish off e

FAT - Lid lining (yellow acrylic yarn /

Hook #G - 4mm)
Row 1) Work 12dc into magic ring =12dc
Row 2) (12inc) 12x = 24dc
Row 3) (1dc, 1inc) 12x = 36dc
Row 4) (2sc, 1inc) 12x = 48sc or dc
➡ Cut the yarn and finish off
The size must be equal to the lid.

Depending on your tension stitch, you might

need to work the last row on sc or dc.

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FAT– inside of breast (Yellow Acrylic yarn / Crochet Hook #G (4mm))
Special abbreviation:
4dc-popcorn = work 4dc into next space, drop loop from hook, insert hook from

front into top of 1st of these dc, pick up dropped loop and draw through dc, ch 1 to

secure the popcorn + 1ch

➡ 8ch and close in circle with sl st ATTENTTION!!!

For each popcorn made, work 2ch.

Row 1) (1popcorn+2ch) 8x = 8popcorns They will be the base for the popcorn

Row 2) (1inc of popcorn) 8x = 16popcorns in the next row.

Row 3) (1inc of popcorn, 1popcorn) 8x = 24popcorns
Row 4-5) work 1 popcorn all round = 24popcorns
➡ Cut yarn and finish off.

You can check the video where I explain how to make this

part using the QR Code below.

Or click here!

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 LOBULE - work with popcorn stitches as the Fat
Special abbreviation:
4dc-popcorn = work 4dc into next space, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front into

top of 1st of these dc, pick up dropped loop and draw through dc, ch 1 to secure the

popcorn + 1ch (don't forget the 2chains that each popcorn stitch have!)

SMALLER LOBULE (5x)

Pink cotton yarn / Crochet hook: 2,5mm
1st row: Work 8sc into magic circle = 8sc
2nd row: (1 popcorn, skip 1st) 4x = 4popcorn
3rd row: (1popcorn) 4x = 4popcorn
➡ Cut yarn leaving sufficient length.

MEDIUM LOBULE (5x) 

Pink cotton yarn / Crochet hook: 2,5mm
1st row: Work 8sc into magic circle = 8sc
2nd row: (1 popcorn, skip 1st) 4x = 4popcorns
3rd row: (2popcorn on each space) 2x = 8popcorns
4th row: (1 popcorn, skip 1st) 4x = 4popcorns
➡ Cut yarn leaving sufficient length.
BIGGER LOBULE (5x)
Pink cotton yarn / Crochet hook: 2,5mm
1st row: Work 8sc into magic circle = 8sc
2nd row: (1popcorn, skip 1st) 4x = 4popcorns
3rd row: (2popcorn, 1popcorn) 2x = 6popcorns
4th row: (1popcorn all around) = 6popcorns
5th row: (1popcorn, 1popcorn, skip 1st) 2x = 4popcorns
➡ Cut yarn leaving sufficient length

I have another video explaining the medium lobule, if

you wanna check this out, click here! or try the QR

Code.

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ASSEMBLY
1) Pin the two parts of the zipper to both the breast and the lid.
2) Join the fat, from the inner part to the breast, and sew with invisible thread

starting from the brown part to the edge. Finish by sewing the zipper.
3) Join the lid lining for the fat and start sewing from the middle to the edge,

finishing with the zipper seam.

4) Cut 7.87" pieces of the white satin cord and insert them in each of the lobules

made. Tie a double knot, burn the end so it doesn't come apart, and set it aside.

When the 15 lobules are ready, join the ends and burn them together so they don't

come loose. Insert this end in the inner part of the nipple and with the invisible

thread stitch them together so they don't come lose.

If you have any doubts about how to assemble the piece, watch the two videos

below!

➡ Your didatic breasts with ducts is done!

Part 1 - bit.ly/mamamontagem1

Part 2 - bit.ly/mamamontagem2

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BREAST WITH MAMMARY MILK DUCTS -
THE EVOLUTION by LUIZA REIS

Now I wanna share how Luiza Reis

(Instagram: @tetedecroche_) improved the

pattern giving her special touch.

Luiza, besides crocheter, is Doula and

Lactation Consultant, so she added some

details that made the difference in her work,

and accept to share it with us:

1) MONTGOMERY's TUBERCLES - with

some embroidery knots around the areola it´s

possible to represent these sebacious (oil)

glands that appears on 30-50% of pregnant

women notice Montgomery's tubercles. Their

primary function is lubricating and keeping

germs away from the breasts.

@tetedecroche_
@tetedecroche_

2) BRANCHED MAMMARY DUCTS- just

sew more lobules of the mammary gland to

the ones already in place.

Using 3-5 different Lobules sizes you'll be

able to represent it.

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 3) LACTIFEROUS SINUS - Just before

the nipple, the lactiferous duct enlarges to

form a lactiferous sinus (ampulla), which

serves as a reservoir for milk.

Just sew 2 pieces of the silk cord on some

ducts and it'll be ok to represent it.

Some ducts are free of the Lactiferous

sinus (white arrow), to demonstrate that not

always all of them enlarges.

@tetedecroche_

On the post beside, Luiza explains

how each part works.

To see it, just click on the photo or

follow the QR Code below to enjoy

this Lactation Consultant/Crocheter

page on Instagram.

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