The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that
a. The mother has a medical condition or is taking drugs that could be passed along
to the infant via breast milk.
b. The mother lacks confidence in her ability to breastfeed.
c. Other family members or care providers also need to feed the baby.
d. The mother sees bottle-feeding as more convenient.
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A Breastfeeding is contraindicated when mothers have certain viruses, are
undergoing chemotherapy, or are using/abusing drugs.
B Some women lack confidence in their ability to produce breast milk of adequate
quantity or quality. The key to encouraging these mothers to breastfeed is
anticipatory guidance beginning as early as possible in pregnancy.
C A major barrier for many women is the influence of family and friends. She may
view formula feeding as a way to ensure that the father and other family
members can participate. Each encounter with the family is an opportunity for
the nurse to educate, dispel myths and clarify information regarding the benefits
of breastfeeding.
D Many women see bottle-feeding as more convenient and less embarrassing than
breastfeeding. They may also see breastfeeding as incompatible with an active
social life. There may be modesty issues related to feeding the infant in public.
Although concerning, these are not legitimate reasons to formula-feed an infant.
Often this decision is made without complete information regarding the benefits
of breastfeeding.
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