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Lactation Consultant

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What is the purpose of the cradle hold?
  1. To make sure that the baby is in their cradle.
  2. To make sure that the baby is facing downward.
  3. To make sure that the baby is facing sideways.
  4. To make sure that the baby is at the proper height.
Explanation
Answer: B - The purpose of the cradle hold is to make sure that the mother and baby are belly-to-belly and that the baby is facing downward facing the breast, rather than upward.
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