The perinatal nurse is teaching the patient about breastfeeding and explains that which of the following is the most appropriate time to breastfeed?

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The optimal time to breastfeed is when the baby is in a quiet alert state.Crying is usually a late sign of hunger and achieving satisfactory latch-on at this time is difficult.Latch-on is proper attachment of the infant to the breast for feeding.The neonate is most alert during the first 1 to 2 hours after an unmedicated birth,and this is the ideal time to put the infant to the breast.

The Perinatal Nurse Is Teaching the Patient About Breastfeeding and Explains