When a new mother is breastfeeding her infant, which of these ...

[Yi-Chen]

When a new mother is breastfeeding her infant, which of these dietary modifications is needed to maintain her own health and to provide the most nutritious milk for her child?
 
  a. Balance the intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fat daily.
  b. Eat an extra helping of fruit and vegetables every day.
  c. Increase caloric intake by at least 500 calories daily.
  d. Drink at least two glasses of milk every day.

Question 2

When a nurse teaches a new mother how to breastfeed, the mother is instructed to fully empty the first breast offered to her newborn before offering the other, to ensure that:
 
  a. both breasts are fully emptied during a feeding
  b. the infant receives the foremilk
  c. the infant receives the hindmilk
  d. the infant receives the milk highest in lactose

[Sammyo]

Answer to Question 1

C
The mother must eat a well-balanced diet to provide the most nutritious milk and to maintain her own health and energy. An extra 500 calories per day is needed to support breastfeeding.

Answer to Question 2

C
Breastfeeding teaching should include positioning for infant feeding, bringing the infant close to the breast so the infant can latch on to the nipple and areola, and allowing the infant to fully empty the first breast before offering the other so that the infant receives both the foremilk (watery first milk high in lactose) and the hindmilk (high in fat content for weight gain).

[Yi-Chen]

Thank you!

[Sammyo]

Always glad to help...