A nurse is teaching a primipara patient how to correctly breastfeed her infant for the first time. The patient states, “Why is this so hard? I feel like a bad mother already!” Which of the following responses is best?
A
“Even though breast-feeding seems like it should be natural, it needs practice to be good at.”
explanation
Breast-feeding requires patience and practice- it’s not a natural skill for most mothers. Knowing this can be comforting as they struggle to care for their infant.
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