The nurse should be cognizant of which statement regarding the unique qualities of human breast milk?

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Frequent feedings during predictable growth spurts promote increased milk production because the stimulation increases the hormone prolactin, which is responsible for milk production. This corresponds with the concept of supply and demand. As the baby grows and demands more milk, the body will produce more to meet the demand. The other answer choices are incorrect. Milk of preterm mothers may have different nutrient content than term mothers. Foremilk, at the beginning of a feeding, has more water content and less fat, while hindmilk, at the end of a feeding, has more fat content. Lastly, colostrum is a concentrated, nutrient-rich version of milk that contains high levels of antibodies and immune system factors to provide important protections to the newborn.

The Nurse Should Be Cognizant of Which Statement Regarding the Unique