Which of the following factors might result in a decreased supply - ProProfs Discuss
Menu
SearchAsk a Question+ Ask Question
Advertisement
  1. NCLEX
  2. Obstetrical Nursing

Which of the following factors might result in a decreased supply of breastmilk in a PP mother?

Which of the following factors might result in a decreased supply of breastmilk in a PP mother?

Change Image    Delete

Supplemental feedings with formula; Maternal diet high in vitamin C; An alcoholic drink; Frequent feedings

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Nov 09, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Share
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

1 Answer

santepro

santepro

santepro
Santepro

Answered Aug 21, 2018

Supplemental feedings with formula

Routine formula supplementation may interfere with establishing an adequate milk volume because decreased stimulation to the mothers nipples affects hormonal levels and milk production.
upvote downvote
Reply 

More Obstetrical Nursing Questions

Ask Your Own Question
Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
CancelLoader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
CancelLoader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
CancelLoader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.