The study by Dr. Brown and colleagues on the effect of early postnatal discharge concluded that:
1. early discharge mothers were more likely to breastfeed.
2. fathers spend less time with babies discharged early.
3. early discharge appears to do no harm.
4. further research is not needed.
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1. Incorrect. Research indicated no significant differences in breastfeeding.
2. Incorrect. Fathers spend significantly more time with babies who were discharged early.
3. Correct. Although no harm seems to have been done, limitations of the study may have obscured adverse outcomes.
4. Incorrect. Researchers believe larger trials are needed to clarify findings.
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