To promote bonding and attachment immediately after birth, which action should the nurse take?
a. Assist the mother in feeding her baby.
b. Allow the mother quiet time with her infant.
c. Teach the mother about the concepts of bonding and attachment.
d. Assist the mother in assuming an en face position with her newborn.
ANS: D
Assisting the mother in assuming an en face position with her newborn will support the bonding process. After birth is a good time to initiate breastfeeding, but first the mother needs time to explore the new infant and begin the bonding process. The mother should be given as much privacy as possible; however, nursing assessments must still be continued during this critical time. The mother has just delivered and is more focused on the infant; she will not be receptive to teaching at this time.
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