Guidelines provided to a lactating mom to explain the best way to prevent breast engorgement would correctly include
a. avoid warm showers c. nurse on both breasts regularly
b. limit fluid intake d. wear a breast binder
C
Breastfeeding the infant eight to twelve times a day using both breasts will help prevent engorgement. Avoiding warm showers is a treatment modality for engorgement, not prevention. The risk of dehydration is present due to the labor and delivery process; limiting fluid intake would increase the risk. The mother should wear a good-fitting bra, but not a breast binder.
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