Practice Question
The breast milk with more calories released later in the feeding is:
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Correct Answer:
Hindmilk.
Rationale:
🥛 Hindmilk is released later in a feeding session and is higher in fat and calories.
🥛 It supports infant weight gain and satiety.
🥛 Foremilk, released at the beginning, is thinner and rich in lactose but low in fat.
🥛 Feeding should continue long enough to allow the baby to receive both foremilk and hindmilk.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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