reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 12
CONTENT
Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills
Training/Learning Methods
(Time Required)
• How to maintain cleanliness of the
nipples, bottles, and formula-making
paraphernalia. In some settings,
formula will only be given to the baby
by cup and spoon. The same
practices for maintaining cleanliness
are required.
The adolescent mother should be:
• Encouraged to hold and cuddle her
baby during bottle-feeding.
• Told to avoid propping up bottles
because it will be difficult for her to
see if the baby is choking and to see
a need for burping. Propping also
denies the baby stimulation of her/his
senses—smell, sight, touch, hearing,
and taste.
• Educated in what digestive patterns
to expect from the bottle-fed baby.
• Reassured that the baby will need
nothing more than breastmilk or
formula during the first 6 months of
life, after which time the baby will be
able to transfer food to the back of
the tongue in order to swallow.
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