Regardless of the feeding method chosen, a new mother should be instructed to burp her infant:
a. every 5 minutes
b. after the bottle is finished or when both breasts have been emptied
c. every 10 minutes
d. halfway through the bottle or when changing breasts
D
All infants require burping whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding is used. Burping is needed to expel the air swallowed when the infant sucks. Burping should be done halfway through the bottle or when changing breasts.
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