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A New Mother Asks If She Should Feed Her Newborn

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A new mother asks if she should feed her newborn colostrum,because it is not "real milk." The nurse's best answer is that


A) Colostrum is high in antibodies, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
B) Colostrum is lower in calories than milk and should be supplemented by formula.
C) Giving colostrum is important in helping the mother learn how to breastfeed before she goes home.
D) Colostrum is unnecessary for newborns.

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