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Breast feeding
zkadhem - 07-24-09 15:25
A healthy 28-year-old Middle-Eastern woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has just delivered a 3.5 Kg (7.7 lb) baby boy three days ago. This was her first pregnancy. She has no complaints. She is a housekeeper. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Examination shows no abnormalities. She is breastfeeding, and she asks you what the best way is to know if the baby is being fed properly. Which of the following is the most accurate answer?
zkadhem - 07-24-09 15:25
A healthy 28-year-old Middle-Eastern woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has just delivered a 3.5 Kg (7.7 lb) baby boy three days ago. This was her first pregnancy. She has no complaints. She is a housekeeper. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Examination shows no abnormalities. She is breastfeeding, and she asks you what the best way is to know if the baby is being fed properly. Which of the following is the most accurate answer?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#17
Re: Breast feeding babbu5508 - 08-30-10 01:00 My answer is: e.
Make sure you feed him anytime he cries...on demand breast feedin is a crterion aong BFHI guidelines...and baby should sleep well between meals...
#21
Re: Breast feeding babbu5508 - 09-30-10 07:02 though 4 hours is the prescribed guideline whiich is the one to be followed..on demand breast feeding is equally good...
#32
Re: Breast feeding sudha2015 - 12-25-10 17:33 My answer is: e.
u should always breastfed on demand
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