How many daily feedings are considered normal for a newborn:
A- 8 to 10
B- 10 to 12
C- 6 to 8
D- 12 to 14
Correct Response: B
An average newborn’s stomach empties every 1.5 hours, so common feeding times occur about every 2 hours during a 24 hour period; therefore, 10 to 12 feedings per day is typical. Frequent breastfeeds increase a mother’s prolactin levels, and high prolactin levels are required to establish an adequate milk supply. A higher-frequency of feedings help babies compensate for the lower caloric density of the milk.
A- 8 to 10
B- 10 to 12
C- 6 to 8
D- 12 to 14
Correct Response: B
An average newborn’s stomach empties every 1.5 hours, so common feeding times occur about every 2 hours during a 24 hour period; therefore, 10 to 12 feedings per day is typical. Frequent breastfeeds increase a mother’s prolactin levels, and high prolactin levels are required to establish an adequate milk supply. A higher-frequency of feedings help babies compensate for the lower caloric density of the milk.
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