The nurse is demonstrating to a patient the proper steps for breastfeeding a newborn. Put these steps in the logical order that would assist the patient in placing the newborn to her breast
Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. 1. Tickle the newborn's lips with the nipple.
2. Allow the newborn to latch on to the nipple.
3. The newborn opens her mouth wide.
4. Have the newborn face the mother tummy to tummy.
5. Position the newborn so the nose is at the level of the nipple.
3,5,4,2,1
Rationale 1: This provides stimulation, and the baby can smell the milk.
Rationale 2: The mother holds the baby to the breast for feeding.
Rationale 3: If hungry, the newborn opens her mouth.
Rationale 4: The baby needs to face the mother.
Rationale 5: Positioning the baby's nose at nipple level enhances latching on.
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