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Women Are Encouraged to Nurse Their Babies as Soon as Possible

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Women are encouraged to nurse their babies as soon as possible after giving birth because


A) prolactin released in response to a baby's suckling promotes the mother-child bond.
B) oxytocin released in response to a baby's suckling augments uterine contractions, which helps to reduce the size of the uterus and stop bleeding.
C) such contact prompts the release of pain-reducing chemicals by the brain.
D) the absence of a baby's crying stimulates greater release of oxytocin.
E) the infant needs immediate nutrition, since it can no longer rely on the placenta.

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