FOOD ESSENTIAL FOR MSU-IIT

MUMS WITH NEWBORN Vision

A world class institution of higher learning
SALMON renowned for its excellence in science and
Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse and one of the
technology and for its commitment to the
best breastfeeding foods out there. Salmon, like
holistic development of the individual and
other fatty fish, is loaded with a type of fat called
society.
DHA. DHA is crucial to the developmentof your
baby’s nervous system.
Mission
DAIRY PRODUCTS
To provide quality education for the industrial
Healthy breastfeeding takes place when your
and socioeconomic development of Mindanao
own intake of dairy products is adequate.
with its diverse cultures through relevant
Lactating mothers are encouraged to have
programs in instructions, research, extension,
cheese, yogurt and milk in their diet. Milk
and community involvement.
contains vitamin D, essential for healthy

self-care
bones.

ORANGE
Breastfeeding mums need more vitamin C than
COLLEGE OF NURSING

pregnant women and should include citrus fruits
like oranges in their diet. Even orange juice is a
great option to have on a regular basis.
EGGS
Eggs contain protein, which your body requires
first,
Vision
The MSU-IIT College of Nursing is a leading
institution in nursing education, research, and
extension services both nationality and

on a daily basis. Whether you have them
scrambled, fried or hard-boiled, eggs are a must
for every breastfeeding mum.
GREEN VEGETABLES
Leafy green vegetables like spinach and broccoli
are filled with vitamin A, excellent for you and
your baby. They’re also a great source of calcium,
iron, vitamin C and heart-healthy antioxidants.
The best part? They’re low in calories.
mum.
internationally.
Mission
A world-class academic institution in health
care system, that will transform health locally
and globally through innovative scientific
research, educate future clinical and nursing
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leaders, advocate evidence-based practice to
improve health and eliminate health inequities.
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SCHNAIDER, ANGIELLE J. (BLOCK-AAA)
WHAT IS PERINEAL CARE? HOW DO I CLEAN MY WHY GUAVE LEAF EXTRACT?
Perineal care is usually called as PERINEAL AREA? Guava leaves are just as medicinally
1. Wash your hands before
“peri care.” It means washing the useful as the nutritional powerhouse
doing perineal care. Sit
genitals and anal area. Peri care can comfortably on the toilet.
fruit they grow with. The leaves of
be done during a bath or as a the guava tree are full of
2. While you are sitting on the toilet, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory
separate procedure.
rinse your perineum. Aim the bottle
agents and antibacterials good for
opening at your perineum and
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF spray so the water moves from wound healing.
PERINEAL CARE TO MY BODY? front to back.
WHAT TO AVOID?
Peri care provides:
3. Pat the area dry with Salt or antiseptic baths
cleanliness to your perineal area
toilet paper or cotton
pleasant smell wipes starting at the
Talcum powder, lotions or
comfort front and moving to creams until the skin has healed
healthy body the back. Sitting on a circular cushion
4. Apply the peri-pad from front Heat (hot packs, hot water
Peri care prevents:
to back by placing the front part bottles, heat lamps)
skin breakdown of perineal area of the peri-pad against the
Squatting, or any position where
itching perineum first. Do not touch the
inner surface of the peri-pad. your legs are opened wide.
burning sensation
odor 5. Wash your hands after WHEN TO SEEK HELP?
infections doing perineal care. When you feel weak or light-
headed
WHAT TO PREPARE?
When you have larger amounts
bottle with small opening
DID YOU KNOW?
of bright red bloody discharge
soap One of the ways for the
When you have abdominal pain
cotton wipes wound to heal faster is
by applying boiled guava
When you feel like vomiting
toilet paper leaf extract to your (throwing up)
clean towel perineal area. Best apply When you have fever
it lukewarm.