To initiate the milk ejection reflex, the mother should:
a. Wear a firm-fitting bra.
b. Drink plenty of fluids.
c. Place the infant to the breast.
d. Apply cool packs to her breast.
C
Oxytocin, which causes the milk let-down reflex, increases in response to nipple stimulation.
A firm bra is important to support the breast, but will not initiate the let-down reflex.
Drinking plenty of fluids is necessary for adequate milk production but will not initiate the let-down reflex.
Cool packs to the breast will decrease the let-down reflex.
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