Table 1 Mobile phone support during community follow up by Research Assistant
Problem | Solution provided |
|---|---|
Inadequate human milk | Signs of getting enough human milk – • urine passed 6–8 times in 24 h • urine is not yellow but is clear • weight gain 500 g per month |
Crying baby | • Crying is the baby’s only language • Value of a full breastfeed - foremilk and hindmilk • Proper breastfeeding position and attachment |
Baby does not take mother’s breast | Proper breastfeeding position and attachment |
Breastfeeding is hard and mother doesn’t have the energy | • Benefits of human milk for child • Benefits of human milk for mother • Value of a full breastfeed - foremilk and hindmilk |
Working mother | • Human milk expression • Human milk storage • Feeding human milk with a spoon/cup • Disadvantages and dangers of formula/processed milk |
Different types of breast problems like engorgement, blocked duct, sore nipple, inverted nipple | Consultation with the lactation consultant at CWCH |