The nurse is meeting with several pregnant clients to discuss breastfeeding. There are several benefits to breastfeeding for both the mother and the infant
Which of the following statements are true about these benefits that the nurse should point out to the women? Select all that apply. A) Breastfeeding may decrease the risk of food allergies in the infant.
B) Breastfeeding may be protective against breast cancer in the mother.
C) Breastfeeding provides reliable contraception.
D) Breastfeeding can mobilize fat stores to help women lose weight, particularly in the lower body.
E) Breastfeeding decreases bone density.
A, B, D
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Breastfeeding offers many benefits to the mother and child. Decreasing food allergies is one for the child, and protection against breast cancer and mobilizing stored fat are beneficial for the mother. Breastfeeding does not provide reliable contraception, and it increases bone density in the mother.
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