The nurse encourages a new mother to feed the newborn as soon as the newborn shows interest. The nurse bases this recommendation on which of the following benefits of early feedings? Select all that apply
1. Stimulates peristalsis.
2. Colostrum is thinner than mature milk.
3. Enhances maternal–infant attachment.
4. Decreases the risk of jaundice.
5. Colostrum contains a high number of calories.
Correct
1; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. Early breastfeeding stimulates peristalsis, decreases the risk of jaundice, and enhances maternal–infant attachment.
2. Colostrum contains fewer calories than mature milk does, and is a yellowish or creamy-appearing fluid that is thicker than mature milk.
3. Early breastfeeding stimulates peristalsis, decreases the risk of jaundice, and enhances maternal–infant attachment.
4. Early breastfeeding stimulates peristalsis, decreases the risk of jaundice, and enhances maternal–infant attachment.
5. Colostrum contains fewer calories than mature milk does, and is a yellowish or creamy-appearing fluid that is thicker than mature milk.
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