CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - The Postpartum Period

In breast-feeding, which of the following statements is a sign of poor attachment for suckling?
  1. Baby’s chin is touching the breast
  2. Baby’s mouth is opened widely
  3. Baby’s lower lip is turned outward
  4. More areola is seen above than below
Explanation
Answer: B - Baby’s mouth is opened widely

Signs of good attachment by the infant to breast-feed is:
· Baby’s chin is touching the breast
· Baby’s mouth is open narrowly
· Baby’s lower lip is turned outward
· More areola is seen above than below
· The whole body is fully supported
· Baby’s body is close to the mother
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