HSE National Guideline
Guideline on the Observation of a Breastfeed & Use of the Breastfeeding Observation Assessment Tool (BOAT) Resource
Topic:
Breastfeeding
Document Owner:
National community operations
National Group:
National primary care
Effective From: 29 June 2022
Observation and assessment of a breastfeed using the BOAT resource at the primary and subsequent postnatal visits.
The purpose of this guideline is to provide guidance for Registered Public Health Nurses (RPHNs) and Registered Midwives (RMs) on the observation and assessment of a breastfeed using the BOAT resource at the primary and subsequent postnatal visits Appendix VI. This guideline also supports provision of appropriate support for breastfeeding mothers.