NANDA Ineffective Breastfeeding

NANDA Definition: Dissatisfaction or difficulty a mother, infant, or child experiences with the breastfeeding process

Defining Characteristics:

Unsatisfactory breastfeeding process;
nonsustained suckling at the breast;
resisting latching on;
unresponsive to comfort measures;
persistence of sore nipples beyond first week of breastfeeding;
observable signs of inadequate infant intake;
insufficient emptying of each breast per feeding;
infant inability to latch on to maternal breast correctly;
infant arching and crying at the breast;
infant exhibiting fussiness and crying within the first hour after breastfeeding;
actual or perceived inadequate milk supply;
no observable signs of oxytocin release;
insufficient opportunity for suckling at the breast

Related Factors:

Nonsupportive partner/family;
previous breast surgery;
infant receiving supplemental feedings with artificial nipple;
prematurity;
previous history of breastfeeding failure;
poor infant sucking reflex;
maternal breast anomaly;
maternal anxiety or ambivalence;
interruption in breastfeeding;
infant anomaly;
knowledge deficit

NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)

Suggested NOC Labels

Breastfeeding Establishment: Infant
Breastfeeding Establishment: Maternal
Breastfeeding Maintenance
Breastfeeding Weaning
Knowledge: Breastfeeding

Client Outcomes

Achieves effective breastfeeding
Verbalizes/demonstrates techniques to manage breastfeeding problems
Infant manifests signs of adequate intake at the breast
Mother manifests positive self-esteem in relation to the infant feeding process
Mother explains a safe alternative method of infant feeding if unable to continue exclusive breastfeeding

NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)

Suggested NIC Labels

Breastfeeding Assistance

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NANDA Ineffective Breastfeeding

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