Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: Whether the statement, “Before a mother uses galactogogues to improve supply, she should be pumping with a hospital-grade electric pump every 2-3 hours during the day and once at night or she should be pumping after each feeding.” is true or false.

Introduction: Breast feeding is an important phase in the life of both the mother and the infant. Breast milk provides the necessary nutrients, immunological functions and psychological support to the growing infant in his early stages of development.

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