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A good latch is important for both effective breastfeeding and comfort. Review the following signs to determine whether the infant has a good latch: The latch feels comfortable and does not hurt or pinch. How it feels is a more important sign of a good latch than how it looks. The infant does not need to turn his or her head while feeding.
Breastfeeding difficulties refers to problems that arise from breastfeeding, the feeding of an infant or young child with milk from a woman's breasts.Although babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk, and human breast milk is usually the best source of nourishment for human infants, [1] there are circumstances under which breastfeeding can be problematic, or even ...
Nipple pain can be a disincentive for breastfeeding. [22] Sore nipples that progress to cracked nipples is of concern since many women cease breastfeeding due to the pain. In some instances, an ulcer will form on the nipple. [23] One reason for the development of cracked and sore nipples is the incorrect latching-on of the infant to the nipple.
Breastfeeding, or nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child. Breast milk may be from the breast, or may be pumped and fed to the infant. The World Health Organiz
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child. [1] [2] Breast milk may be from the breast, or may be pumped and fed to the ...
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