Feeding the Preterm Infant

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What is crucial for preterm infants to benefit from during and between nursing sessions?

Extended skin-to-skin contact (correct)

Feeding in deep sleep phases

Limited contact to prevent infection

Using a formula exclusively

What should mothers be encouraged to do after feeds to help increase milk supply?

Avoid all types of supplemental feeding techniques

Switch to formula

Refuse any lactation support

Pump (correct)

During which stage of feeding readiness should preterm infants be fed?

Deep sleep

Crying for food

Early wakefulness (correct)

Random intervals throughout the day

Besides feeding practices, what other factor is important for preterm infants at risk for various conditions?

Lactation support Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to help preterm infants at risk of failure to thrive?

Lack of lactation support Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text provided?

Challenges related to feeding preterm infants Signup and view all the answers

Why is the lack of a worksite lactation plan significant for new mothers?

It affects the ability to sustain breastfeeding after returning to work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors may contribute to a mother's decision to stop breastfeeding?

Pumping and breastfeeding interruptions Signup and view all the answers

How should expressed breastmilk be handled and stored to ensure safety and quality?

Following proper guidelines for refrigeration and freezing Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the special healthcare needs of children important in the context of feeding infants?

To promote healthy growth and development in children with specific needs Signup and view all the answers

What may hinder a lactating mother's ability to express breastmilk at work?

Lack of a worksite lactation plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to a mother's decision to breastfeed?

Mother's educational level Signup and view all the answers

What may cause interruptions to pumping and breastfeeding?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How should expressed breastmilk be handled and stored?

In the refrigerator for 24-48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a special healthcare need of children?

Breastfeeding support Signup and view all the answers

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