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
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A A firm bra is important to support the breast, but will not initiate the let-down
reflex.
B Drinking plenty of fluids is necessary for adequate milk production, but will not
initiate the let-down reflex.
C Oxytocin, which causes the milk let-down reflex, increases in response to nipple
stimulation.
D Cool packs to the breast will decrease the let-down reflex.
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