Which of the Following Statements About Bonding Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bonding is TRUE?

• A)The newborn must essentially have close contact with the mother in the first few days of life to develop optimally.
• B)Drugs given to mothers during childbirth can negatively affect the bonding experience right after birth.
• C)Bonding is an exclusive bilateral process between the baby and the mother.
• D)"Rooming-in" arrangements may increase the risk of postpartum depression for mothers.

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