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Certified Midwife Exam Prep

Category - Midwifery

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The midwife teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates that the mother needs further teaching?

  1. “In about two weeks, my baby’s weight should surpass her birth weight.”
  2. “My baby should have at least four wet diapers a day and at least one bowel movement per day.”
  3. “My baby should be fed every two to three hours during the day and every four hours at night.”
  4. “My baby should feed for around twenty minutes per breast.”
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - The newborn should have at least six to eight wet diapers a day and at least two bowel movements per day. This is to ensure that the newborn is adequately nourished. The other options are appropriate.
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