The community health nurse is presenting a seminar to new mothers about breastfeeding. When discussing weaning, which new mother's statement suggests a need for further teaching?
1. "Slow weaning should take place over a period of several months."
2. "By weaning my baby slowly, I'm giving him time to change his eating method at his own pace."
3. "If I wean my baby slowly, I am less likely to develop breast engorgement."
4. "Slowly weaning my baby is recommended to allow time for psychological adjustment."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: During slow weaning, over a period of several weeks the mother substitutes more cup feedings or bottle feedings for breastfeedings.
Rationale 2: The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychological adjustment.
Rationale 3: The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychological adjustment.
Rationale 4: The slow method of weaning prevents breast engorgement, allows infants to alter their eating methods at their own rates, and provides time for psychological adjustment.
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