First-time mother learning to breastfeed her newborn

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A first-time mother learning to breastfeed her newborn is worried her baby is not getting enough milk. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate? "Don't worry, your newborn will let you know if she is hungry by crying loudly." "All mothers worry about this, but you will be able to tell if your infant is dehydrated by palpating the fontanels (fontanelles)." "Look at the number of wet and diapers with stool plus how many times the baby is feeding in a 24 hour period." "You can pump your breast and feed from a bottle. That way you can see the amount your newborn is eating with each feeding."

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