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Positioning and Latch for Breastfeeding

by Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC
  • Duration: 60 Mins
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  • Handout: Yes
Abstract:

The comfort and effectiveness of breastfeeding depend largely on how deeply the baby is attached to the breast and how stable the body positions of mother and baby are. This presentation reviews infant requirements and capabilities for breastfeeding and best practices to facilitate optimal latch.

Learning Objectives:

Objective 1: List 4 subtle signs of a shallow latch;

Objective 2: List 2 ways to facilitate infant and maternal innate feeding capabilities; and

Objective 3: Detail strategies for optimizing latch when breastfeeding tools are needed.


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