A mother asks how to tell whether milk transfer is adequate in the early weeks. Which combination is most useful?
- ATotal feeding time and number of feeds per day
- BObserved feed, wet diapers, and weight trend
- CInfant settling after feeds and less crying
- DBreast fullness before feeds and pumped volume
Show answer and explanations
Answer
B
A
Time and number of feeds alone do not show intake; long feeds may reflect ineffective transfer.
B
Observed feeding, adequate wet diapers, and weight gain together indicate effective milk transfer.
C
Settling and crying are influenced by many factors and can occur whether or not the infant is well fed.
D
Breast fullness changes as supply regulates, and pumped volume does not reflect what the infant removes.