A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until her infant is crying frantically. On the basis of this information, this woman should feed her infant about every 2½ to 3 hours when she:

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Making sucking motions is a clear sign of feeding readiness in a newborn infant. Other signs, such as waving arms or stretching legs, may indicate discomfort or other needs, but not necessarily hunger. The hiccups are a common occurrence in newborns and are not necessarily an indication of feeding readiness. Therefore, the mother should look for the specific cue of sucking motions to know when her infant is ready to be fed.

A New Mother Recalls from Prenatal Class That She Should