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What is the infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum?
A. Lactose
Lactose is a sugar in breast milk and is not the only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum.
B. Casein
Casein is a protein found in breast milk but not the sole source of nutrition for the infant.
C. Colostrum
Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk produced by the mother in the first 2-3 days postpartum and provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
D. Meconium
Meconium is the infant's first stool and not a source of nutrition.
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Full Explanation
A. Lactose is a sugar in breast milk and is not the only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum.
B. Casein is a protein found in breast milk but not the sole source of nutrition for the infant.
C. Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk produced by the mother in the first 2-3 days postpartum and provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
D. Meconium is the infant's first stool and not a source of nutrition.
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