Breast care.pptx

breast care

1. Breast care Pre pare d by- JOISY S JOY Lecturer Mai Khadija Institute of Nursing Sciences , Jodhpur.

2. Definition Breast care is a procedure to clean and prepare the breast tissue and nipple during pregnancy and lactation for feeding an infant.

3. Purposes As a preparation for breast feeding To promote lactation To prevent trauma and infection of the nipple and breast To teach the mother about the hygiene of the breast To enhance circulation To promote comfort of the mother

4. Indications To examine the breast for cracked nipples, inverted nipples and engorgement.

5. Principles Far to near Clean to unclean Circular motion

6. Nursing process Assessment Assess the general condition of the mother Check for the colostrum Assess for cracked nipples, inverted nipples, sore nipples and engorgement Preparation of environment Provide privacy Ensure adequate lighting Arrange articles near bedside Preparation of mother Explain the procedure to the mother Expose the breast and drape it with the help of towel.

7. Preparation of equipment Articles A clean tray containing: Big bowl Kettle with warm water Bath thermometer Sponge clothes Towel Small bowl containing gauze Kidney tray Purpose To provide breast care To provide breast care To check the temperature of water To provide breast care To cover the breast To clean the nipple and express colostrum To discard the soiled gauze and squeeze the water

8. Procedure Place mother in supine position. Wash hands. Cover the breast with a clean towel. Assess both the breast for size, shape, color and consistency Assess the nipple for Inverted/cracked nipples Sore nipple Breast engorgement Palpate the farthest breast from center to periphery by using the pad of fingers in a circular motion and cover the entire breast and with the axilla and perform same steps for the nearest breast.

9. Check the temperature of the water and pour it in a bowl Express the colostrum Clean the nipple and the areola in a circular motion with the help of wet gauze. Clean the breast tissue in a circular motion from center to periphery by using the wet cloth in a circular motion and cover the entire breast and breast folding, end with the axilla. Dry the breast with a clean towel Expose and clean the other breast as mentioned above Document the name of mother, age, obstetrical score , date and time of delivery and milk secretion.

10. Thank you