A mother to a newborn baby with a cleft palate asks the nurse "I'm never going to be able to breastfeed my baby, am I?". What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A mother to a newborn baby with a cleft palate asks the nurse "I'm never going to be able to breastfeed my baby, am I?". What is the  best initial  response for the nurse to make? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"This must be difficult for you, how can I help?"

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"Why is breastfeeding important to you?"

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"You shouldn't have any problems breastfeeding your baby"

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"I understand you are frustrated. I will refer you to the lactation consultant who will help"

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