Which observation best indicates effective milk transfer during breastfeeding?
Correct answer: B. The mother hears regular swallowing during the feed
- A. The newborn sucks rapidly without pauses
- B. The mother hears regular swallowing during the feed
- C. The newborn remains asleep throughout the feed
- D. The mother's nipples become increasingly painful
Explanation
Regular audible swallowing indicates that milk is moving from the breast to the newborn. Rapid non nutritive sucking, persistent sleepiness and increasing nipple pain do not reliably show effective milk transfer.
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