Which statements by a breastfeeding class participant indicate that teaching was effective?

1. "Breastfed infants get more skin-to-skin contact and sleep better."
2. "Breastfeeding raises the level of a hormone that makes me feel good."
3. "Breastfeeding is complex and difficult, and I probably won't succeed."
4. "Breastfeeding is worthwhile, even if it costs more overall."
5. "Breastfed infants have fewer digestive and respiratory illnesses."


Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: This is a true statement.
Rationale 2: Every time an infant suckles, the prolactin level doubles; prolactin creates feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
Rationale 3: Although there is skill involved in getting a baby to nurse successfully and coordinating the infant's efforts with the maternal efforts, breastfeeding is not perceived as difficult by the majority of women who attempt to do so.
Rationale 4: Breastfeeding actually costs substantially less than formula feeding, even considering the need for increased calcium and protein intake during lactation.
Rationale 5: This is a true statement. Reduced infections are due to immunologic properties in breast milk and to the fact that breastfed infants are not put to bed with a bottle, a practice known to increase ear infections.

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