Shortly after delivery, the nurse assists the mother to initiate breastfeeding her newborn. What is the rationale for this intervention?
a. Infants are frequently alert during the first period of reactivity.
b. Breastfeeding helps the infant make the transition to extrauterine life.
c. Infants need nourishment as soon as possible after birth.
d. Infants will learn how to breastfeed correctly if introduced to the breast immediately.
A
During the first period of reactivity that begins with birth and extends through the first 12 to 24 hours, the neonates tend to have an intense period of activity and alertness. Early breastfeeding helps develop the maternal milk supply by the 2nd to 3rd day. The infants needing nourishment and learning how to breastfeed correctly are not the rationale for early breastfeeding.
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