On the second feeding after birth, a first-time mom was concerned that her infant was not getting enough milk. What would the lactation consultant want the new mom to know?
a. The first milk is highly concentrated in nutrients and provides a large amount of protein.
b. The infant needs only to 2 tsp at each feeding for the first two days.
c. The infant needs human milk substitutes to ensure adequate energy intake.
d. The infant needs supplemental sugar water to ensure adequate energy intake.
e. a and b
Question 2
A petite Southeastern Asian woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were so small that they would not produce enough milk. What information would be the best information for her to know?
a. Inadequate food intake by the mother decreases the quantity of milk, not the quality.
b. Small breasts would be able to meet infant demands and only store less milk, thus leading to more feedings.
c. Eating a rice and fruit diet would best support adequate milk production.
d. Drinking more water and milk products would make up for the smaller breast tissue.
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