During a breastfeeding class, the nurse discusses ways to include the father in the breastfeeding process. The nurse knows further teaching is necessary when a prospective father states:
1. "I can feed the baby a bottle."
2. "I can burp the baby between breasts."
3. "I can rock the baby to sleep after breastfeeding."
4. "When the baby wakes up, I can bring the baby to her mother."
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Rationale:
1. Feeding the baby a bottle is not an option. Breastfeeding has to be established.
2. Including the father in the breastfeeding process involves bringing the baby to the mother for feedings, burping the baby between breasts and/or after feeding, and rocking the baby back to sleep.
3. Including the father in the breastfeeding process involves bringing the baby to the mother for feedings, burping the baby between breasts and/or after feeding, and rocking the baby back to sleep.
4. Including the father in the breastfeeding process involves bringing the baby to the mother for feedings, burping the baby between breasts and/or after feeding, and rocking the baby back to sleep.
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