The nurse encourages a new mother to feed the newborn as soon as the newborn shows interest. The nurse bases this recommendation on which benefits of early feedings?

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Early feedings stimulate peristalsis, which helps to move meconium out of the baby's system and reduce the risk of jaundice. Early feedings also enhance maternal-infant attachment by promoting skin-to-skin contact and bonding. Colostrum, which is the first milk produced by the mother, is thinner than mature milk but contains a high number of calories and important nutrients for the baby's growth and development.

The Nurse Encourages a New Mother to Feed the Newborn