Question

a nurse is discussing breastfeeding with a postpartum client following birth. which of the following statements should the nurse include?
\the american academy of pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 2 months.\
\initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth.\
\breastfeeding is contraindicated for clients who have group b strep.\
\breastfeed your newborn on a strict schedule.\

Explanation:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, not 2 months. So the first option is incorrect.
• Group B strep is not a contraindication for breastfeeding. Antibiotics given during labor to treat group B strep do not contraindicate breastfeeding. So the third option is incorrect.
• Newborns should be breastfed on demand (when hungry), not on a strict schedule. So the fourth option is incorrect.
• Initiating breastfeeding within the first hour after birth (the "golden hour") promotes bonding, helps establish milk supply, and provides colostrum which is beneficial for the newborn.

Answer:

" Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth."