Carrie is days away from delivering her first baby. She has been contemplating breastfeeding for its nutritional and immunological benefits, and has been reading about breastfeeding and talking to mothers who breastfed their babies. The birthing center where she receives prenatal care, and where she will deliver her baby, has scheduled Carrie to meet with its lactation expert. Carrie has read the birthing center's "Guide to Successful Breastfeeding," and is prepared to ask the lactation expert about relaxation techniques. Not only is Carrie "high-strung" by nature, but she is quite anxious about the childbirth process, let alone the prospect of breastfeeding. Imagine you are the lactation expert who is counseling Carrie.

-Carrie will most likely be successful with breastfeeding if she follows which practice?

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Carrie is days away from delivering her first baby. She has been contemplating breastfeeding for its nutritional and immunological benefits, and has been reading about breastfeeding and talking to mothers who breastfed their babies. The birthing center where she receives prenatal care, and where she will deliver her baby, has scheduled Carrie to meet with its lactation expert. Carrie has read the birthing center's "Guide to Successful Breastfeeding," and is prepared to ask the lactation expert about relaxation techniques. Not only is Carrie "high-strung" by nature, but she is quite anxious about the childbirth process, let alone the prospect of breastfeeding. Imagine you are the lactation expert who is counseling Carrie.
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-Carrie will most likely be successful with breastfeeding if she follows which practice?​

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Breastfeeding on demand, or whenever the baby shows signs of hunger, is recommended by experts to establish and maintain a good milk supply. It also promotes bonding between the mother and baby and ensures that the baby is receiving enough nutrients to support its growth and development. Restricting fluids or offering breast milk on a set schedule can interfere with establishing a good milk supply, and using a pacifier between feedings can reduce the frequency and duration of feedings, which can also negatively affect milk supply. Increasing intake of iron-rich foods can be beneficial for overall health, but it is not directly related to successful breastfeeding.

Carrie Is Days Away from Delivering Her First Baby