Parents have been asked by the neonatologist to provide breast milk for their newborn son, who was born prematurely at 32 weeks of gestation
The nurse who instructs them about pumping, storing, and transporting the milk needs to assess their knowledge of lactation. What statement is valid? a. A premature infant more easily digests breast milk than formula.
b. A glass of wine just before pumping will help reduce stress and anxiety.
c. The mother should only pump as much as the infant can drink.
d. The mother should pump every 2 to 3 hours, including during the night.
A
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A Human milk is the ideal food for preterm infants, with benefits that are unique in
addition to those received by term, healthy infants. Greater physiologic stability
occurs with breastfeeding compared with formula feeding.
B Consumption of alcohol during lactation is approached with caution. Excessive
amounts can have serious effects on the infant and can adversely affect the
mother's milk ejection reflex.
C To establish an optimal milk supply, the mother should be instructed to pump
eight to 10 times a day for 10 to 15 minutes on each breast.
D The mother should be instructed to pump eight to 10 times a day for 10 to 15
minutes on each breast.
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