During a Haberman feeding sequence, after the infant has about 5 mL, what is the nurse's next step?

• A. Burp the infant and then place the infant in the mother's arms to finish the feeding.
• B. Discard the milk and start over.
• C. Stop feeding and return later.
• D. Switch to bottle feeding with a standard nipple.

Answer: (A)

Haberman feeding is designed to deliver small, controlled amounts to help an infant coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing. After the infant has taken a small initial amount (about 5 mL), the next step is to burp the baby to release swallowed air and then place the infant in the mother's arms to finish the feeding. This approach reduces gas and discomfort, supports a calm feeding environment, and promotes continued intake in a secure, soothing setting.

Discarding the milk and starting over wastes milk and disrupts the feeding; stopping and returning later interrupts intake; switching to a standard nipple can overwhelm a infant with limited sucking/swallowing coordination and may increase the risk of rapid flow or choking.