The nurse is preparing a seminar on breastfeeding for a group of pregnant patients. Which information should the nurse include during this seminar?
A) Uterine involution is slowed by breastfeeding.
B) Breastfeeding enhances bonding with the infant.
C) Breastfeeding might increase the risk of breast cancer.
D) Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of developing thrombophlebitis.
B
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Breastfeeding provides an excellent opportunity to enhance a true symbiotic bond between mother and child. Breastfeeding enhances uterine involution and reduces the risk of breast cancer. There is no information to support the impact of breastfeeding on thrombophlebitis.
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