Patient teaching for the woman who is breastfeeding for the first time should include that:
a. The baby will need to be fed every 4 to 6 hours.
b. Crying is the first sign of hunger in newborn infants.
c. She should allow the baby to suckle no more than 10 minutes at each breast.
d. If the baby sleeps after feeding and gains weight, the milk intake is adequate.
ANS: D
Indications that the infant is getting enough milk are sleeping after feeding, steady weight gain, audible swallowing during nursing, and at least six wet diapers a day. Breastfed babies usually nurse every 2 to 3 hours. Crying is often a late sign of hunger; the mother will notice earlier behaviors such as rooting and hand-to-mouth movements that suggest hunger. Fifteen minutes at each breast is generally recommended.
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