Case 1You are the lactation care provider in Marley Elizabet…
Case 1You are the lactation care provider in Marley Elizabeth’s prenatal care providers’ office.Marley Elizabeth Jones is a 33-year-old single pregnant woman at 36 weeks gestation. An attorney, she works for an organization that advocates and seeks justice for low-income families who are facing eviction. This is her first pregnancy.Marley Elizabeth’s plans are to take her full 4-month maternity leave and then work from home for another 4 to 6 months. She would like to give her baby breastmilk for the first full year, although she is concerned about the amount of time that breastfeeding will take. She is convinced that breastmilk would be the healthiest choice for her baby, based on the books and research articles she has read.
Read DetailsMarley Elizabeth has not been in contact with her family sin…
Marley Elizabeth has not been in contact with her family since she graduated from high school, has few friends outside of work and has not notified the baby’s father of her pregnancy and impending birth. She has, however, attended childbirth classes with the doula she hired, attended two breastfeeding classes and has been to a La Leche League meeting. There have been no complications with her pregnancy and she intends to work until her due date.
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