College of Nursing

University Student Services Office (USSO) Building

ViSCA, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A PHILIPPINES
Tel. no.: (053) 563-7226
Email address: nursing@vsu.edu.ph
Website: www.vsu.edu.ph

HEALTH EDUCATION PLAN 

Topic: Health Teaching about Breastfeeding and Infant Bathing among Postpartum Mothers

Purpose: Provide understanding about the essence of breastfeeding, appropriate bathing procedure, and the breastfeeding benefits as well as the
safety tips in bathing the infant.

Goal: Within 2 days of health teaching, postpartum mothers will be able to foster comprehension and recognize the significance and benefits of
breastfeeding, appropriate procedure in bathing the infant and safety tips in doing so.

Venue: 

Date: 

Participants: Health educators (barangay nurses)

Target Group: Postpartum mothers in the community

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University Student Services Office (USSO) Building
ViSCA, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A PHILIPPINES
Tel. no.: (053) 563-7226
Email address: nursing@vsu.edu.ph
Website: www.vsu.edu.ph

Methods of Instructional Methods of Evaluation

Instruction Resources
Learning Objectives

Content Outline Time Frame

1. Postpartum A. Definition of breastfeeding   DAY 1  

mothers will be B. Significance of
able to determine breastfeeding 8:30 A.M.- 1. Visual
- Demonstration 1. Question and
what 8:40A.M. (10 aids Answer
breastfeeding is C. Breastfeeding techniques mins) 2. Books
- Powerpoint 2. Return
2. Determine the and positioning 3. Laptop
presentation lecture Introduction demonstration
significance and 4. Projecto 3. Explanation of the
benefits of 1. Cradle Hold 8:40A.M.- r
- Video presentation perceived
breastfeeding - Classic position wherein 9:25A.M. (45 5. Powerpoint information based
3. Foster the baby’s head is mins) presentation on own
understanding in cradled against the Lecture on A,B, understanding
breastfeeding mother’s crook of and C
techniques and elbow, with the baby .
positioning lying on the mother’s 9:25A.M.-9:55
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4. Identify safety side, resting against the A.M. (30 mins)

tips in bathing belly. If the right breast
infant is used for feeding, the Video
5. Learn the right hand will be used presentation on C
appropriate ways for cradling.
in infant bathing 2. Crossover Hold
- In this technique, if the 9:55 A.M.-10:25
right breast is used for A.M. (30 mins)
feeding, the left hand Q and A
will be used to cradle
the baby and guide to
the nipple. Hold the
2nd DAY
baby in the position
wherein the baby’s 8:30A.M.-
tummy and chest rest 8:50A.M. (20
against the mother’s. mins)

3. Football Hold Recap on A,B,

- Like a football, tuck the and C
baby under the mother’s 8:50A.M.-
arm on the same side of 9:35A.M. (45
the breast used for mins)
feeding. The baby's back
must be supported with Demonstration
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the mother's forearm and lecture on D

and held to the breast and E
face-up, with the other
hand gently cupping the 9:35A.M.-
breast for guiding the 9:50A.M. (20
baby. mins)
Recap on D and E
4. Reclining Position
- Works best if the 9:50 A.M.-10:20
mother wants to lie on A.M. (30 mins)
the bed. In this position, Q and A
the back of the mother
must be supported with
pillows to keep the back
and hips in a straight
line. Cradle the baby
with either top or
bottom arm closer for
guided breastfeeding

D. Safety tips:

- Prepare things needed prior

the procedure
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- Room temperature must be

warm to prevent the
chilling of baby
- Recommended temperature
of water is above 100
degrees Fahrenheit to
prevent chilling or burning.
If bath thermometer is not
available, check the water
using hand or elbow and
water must not be hot, but
warm
- Hold the baby firmly
- When turning away from
the baby, keep one hand on
the baby
- Leaving the baby alone
during the bath is a big no
to avoid drowning

E. Until the stump in the

umbilical cord falls off,
newborn must only be sponge
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bathed during 1-2 weeks.

Procedure:

1. Place your infant on a

towel and flat and
comfortable surface
2. Prepare a water basin, baby
soap, and washcloth within
the mother’s reach before
starting
3. Wash the infant’s face first
using water then soak the
washcloth in soapy water
and wash the rest of the
body gently. underarm
creases, neck, behind the
ears, and genital area of the
infant must be cleaned
most especially
4. It is advised to wrap a
towel around the infant and
only expose the parts being
washed as of the moment to
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prevent the infant from

getting too cold

Time that the baby is allowed

for regular bath

Procedure:

1. Place the baby on the water

immediately after
undressing
2. Support the head and back
of the baby using one hand,
and the other for washing
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3. Use a plastic cup,

washcloth, or free hand to
wet the body of the baby
with warm and clean water
4. Start with the baby's head
down to the body
5. Wipe the face of the baby
gently with wet and clean
washcloth
6. Put a small amount of baby
shampoo and rub when the
baby has hair. Cup a hand
on the forehead of the baby
to keep the soap from eyes
when rinsing
7. Small amount of baby soap
must be rubbed gently onto
the body of the baby
starting from the neck to
down. Clean the skin folds
such as the armpit, groin,
and neck most especially