A young mother who is breastfeeding her infant says, "My friend told me I can't get pregnant again while I am breastfeeding." How should the nurse reply?
a. "That is one advantage of breastfeeding."
b. "You can't get pregnant until your menstrual periods begin."
c. "Actually, breastfeeding increases your chance of pregnancy."
d. "It is possible to become pregnant while breastfeeding."
ANS: D
It is possible to ovulate and become pregnant before menstrual periods are reestablished, whether the woman is breastfeeding or not.
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