During a consultation, a mother becomes tearful and says she feels like a failure because breastfeeding is not going as planned. What is the most therapeutic initial response?
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A
Reassure her that most women feel this way and it will get better
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B
Validate her feelings by saying 'It sounds like this has been really difficult for you'
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C
Immediately begin troubleshooting the breastfeeding problem
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D
Share a personal story about your own breastfeeding challenges