To prevent breast engorgement, the new breast-feeding mother should be instructed to:
a. Apply cold packs to the breast prior to feeding.
b. Breast-feed frequently and for adequate lengths of time.
c. Limit her intake of fluids for the first few days.
d. Feed her infant no more than every 4 hours.
B
Engorgement occurs when the breasts are not adequately emptied at each feeding or if feed-ings are not frequent enough.
Warm packs should be applied to the breast before feedings.
Fluid intake should not be limited with a breast-feeding mother; that will decrease the amount of breast milk produced.
Breast milk moves through the stomach within 1.5 to 2 hours, so waiting 4 hours to feed is too long. Frequent feedings are important to empty the breast and to establish lactation.
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