What interventions would the nurse apply to support the breastfeeding mother? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices re selected. Select all that apply
1. Assist the mother to begin breastfeeding within the first hour after birth.
2. Have the baby returned to the nursery after feeding so that the mother can get adequate rest.
3. Teach the mother to recognize and respond to early infant feeding cues.
4. Inform the mother about community resources that support breastfeeding.
5. Instruct the mother to avoid eating foods that might upset the newborn's stomach
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Breastfeeding should be encouraged within the first hour after birth.
Rationale 2: Keeping the mother and infant together for the entire postpartum stay encourages exclusive breastfeeding.
Rationale 3: The new mother should be taught to recognize and respond to early infant feeding cues and to recognize that crying is a late cue that can interfere with effective feeding.
Rationale 4: Mothers should be given access to community resources and breastfeeding materials, as both are likely to support the mother in continuing exclusive breastfeeding.
Rationale 5: Few breastfed infants appear to be affected by foods eaten by the mother.
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