Lactation Simulation Model Case 1
Case 1.1: Chief Complaint: “Breast Engorgement”
Case 1 represents a potential interaction between a first time mother and her clinician around the time of hospital discharge.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20
Case 1.2: Postpartum Breast Exam
This is Part 2 of the LSM Case 1.1.: Breast Engorgement. In this video, the clinician will demonstrate a comprehensive postpartum breast exam on a lactating woman in a hospital setting.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20
Case 1.3: Breast Massage for Engorgement
The purpose of Case 1 Part 3 is to demonstrate three useful breast massage techniques for management of postpartum breast engorgement.
The LiquidGoldConcept Lactation Simulation Model (LSM) is the ONLY simulator that can be engorged to mimic postpartum engorgement or oversupply.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20
Case 1.4: Cross-Cradle Latch
In Case 1 Part 4, the patient demonstrates an incorrect latch technique. The clinician shows the patient how to achieve an asymmetric deep latch in the cross-cradle breastfeeding position.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20
Case 1.5: Hand Expression of Breast Milk
In Case 1, Part 5, we demonstrate how to use the LiquidGoldConcept Lactation Simulation Model (LSM) to teach patients and health providers hand expression of colostrum into a spoon.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20
Case 1.6: Breastfeeding Plan on Day 3 Postpartum
Now that you’ve watched Parts 1 through 5, you are an expert in postpartum breast exams, breast massage techniques for engorgement, latching a baby asymmetrically for a deeper latch, and hand expression of colostrum.
We close out this case with a summary of what was covered to ensure that the patient understands the next steps in management.
Additional Resources for Case 1:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Engorgement Protocol #20