Benefits of immediate skin to skin contact include (Select all that apply):

A. Call the lactation consultant to visit the patient

Rationale: A lactation consultant is a specialized professional who can provide expert guidance on breastfeeding techniques and troubleshooting latching issues. They can offer personalized assistance and support to ensure proper latch and feeding.

B. Encourage and support the mother's desire/intention and include the partner in the conversation

Rationale: Providing emotional support and encouragement is crucial. Including the partner helps create a supportive environment for the mother and ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding breastfeeding goals and practices.

E. Check for audible swallowing and a comfortable (non-painful) suck

Rationale: Ensuring that the baby is swallowing and that the mother is not experiencing pain during feeding indicates that the latch may be correct. This helps confirm that the baby is feeding effectively and that the mother is comfortable.

Not Recommended:

C. Give the mother a bottle of formula to supplement

Rationale: Introducing formula supplementation is not necessary if the goal is exclusive breastfeeding. This step might undermine the mother's confidence or interfere with the baby's ability to latch properly.

D. Help the mother shove her nipple in the baby's mouth

Rationale: This approach can cause discomfort and may not address the underlying issue of improper latching. It is better to use techniques that encourage a natural and comfortable latch.

Note:

F. Assist with proper positioning and latch techniques"

Rationale:Proper positioning ensures the baby is comfortably aligned with their head in line with their body, and the baby is brought to the breast, not vice versa.

A good latch involves the baby opening their mouth wide to take in the nipple and a portion of the areola, which helps with milk transfer and reduces discomfort. Proper latch prevents pain and supports milk production.

Choice A: Maternal pelvis is gynecoid is not a contributing factor of difficult, prolonged labor. On the contrary, a gynecoid pelvis is the most favorable shape for vaginal delivery, as it has a round inlet and a wide outlet that can accommodate the fetal heaD.

Choice B: Fetal position is persistent occiput posterior is a contributing factor of difficult, prolonged labor. In this position, the back of the fetal head is against the mother's sacrum, which can cause a poor fit in the pelvis and increase the resistance and the pressure on the maternal tissues. This can result in a longer and more painful labor, often associated with a severe backachE.

Choice C: Fetal attitude is in general flexion is not a contributing factor of difficult, prolonged labor. On the contrary, a general flexion attitude is the most optimal for vaginal delivery, as it allows the smallest diameter of the fetal head to pass through the birth canal.

Choice D: Fetal lie is longitudinal is not a contributing factor of difficult, prolonged labor. On the contrary, a longitudinal lie is the most common and favorable for vaginal delivery, as it means that the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long axis of the mother.