HEALTH

TEACHING
FOR MOTHER AND OTHER FAMILY
MEMBERS
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HEALTH AND
NUTRITION
COUNSELING
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“Life is always a rich and steady time when
you are waiting for something to happen or
to hatch.”

—unknown
HEALTH AND
NUTRITION
COUNSELING
To feel strong and well, you should consume more
and a wider variety of good foods, such as meat, fish,
grains, beans, vegetables, cheese, and milk. You can
eat any normal foods the breastfeeding infant will not
be harmed. I urge you, maam and sir, to make sure she
gets enough food and avoids physical works.
Mother
● Have a supportive and caring network around you and don’t be afraid to ask for help. 
● R
​ est when you can and make sure to take time out for yourself daily – you will need these
recharge moments. 
● D
​ on’t put too many expectations on yourself. This is a time to bond with your infant and
manage the transition to motherhood. 
● D
​ on’t put pressure on yourself to have everything perfect and lose all the baby weight.
Concentrate on healthy eating and bonding with your infant. 
Possible effects after
birth
● POSTPARTUM BLUES- A maternal adjustment reaction this usually occurs Between 2nd-
3rd postpartum day and/or within the 1st 2 weeks postpartum. All women experience it
feeling of overwhelming sadness, burst into tears easily or may feel let down or be irritable
● Characterized by mood swings, anorexia, and sleeping problems
● Dehydration, hydration is very important since we encourage you to void every 4-6 Hrs.
Remember to drink 6-8 glasses of water every day.
Baby
● Prepare the necessary things for baby’s needs such as: - Clothes, bonnet, booties,
things that can warm the baby in order to prevent hypothermia
● Proper Hygiene - Very vital for the recovery state and to prevent further infections
to the baby
● Continue eating healthy foods - Nutrition is very vital to help replenish all the
energy that was lost during labor and to supplement the milk production for the
baby.
Proper Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding can help the baby to protect
from allergies, sickness, obesity and cancer.

Get your baby immunize - To prevent other health complications and

boost immune system.
Follow these steps to
position and attach your
baby well.
● Hold your baby close with their nose level with your nipple.
● Let your baby’s head tip back so their top lip brushes against your nipple - this
should help them open their mouth wide.
● When your baby’s mouth is wide open, bring them to your breast.
● Aim your nipple to the roof of their mouth.
● When they attach, your nipple and most of the areola (the area around your nipple)
should be deep in your baby’s mouth.
● When your baby is attached properly, their chin will be pressed into your breast.
● Your baby's nose should be clear for easy breathing. Ideally, the nose should be at
a tilt when attached correctly.
● Newborns are nose breathers. If they cannot breathe freely, they will come off the
breast.
● In the correct position, your baby will be able to suck, swallow and breathe
comfortably.
● If your baby's nose appears to be blocked, move their bottom closer to you. This will
create a head tilt and free up their nose.
● The deeper the attachment the more comfortable you will feel and the better your baby
will feed.
● More of your areola will be visible above their top lip than below their bottom lip.
● Their cheeks will appear fuller.
● They’ll suck quickly at first, followed by longer sucks.
● You will hear them swallowing.