Does the LATCH score assessed in the first 24 hours after delivery predict non-exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge?

Gianluca Tornese; Luca Ronfani; Carla Pavan; Sergio Demarini; Lorenzo Monasta; Riccardo Davanzo

doi:10.1089/bfm.2011.0120

Does the LATCH score assessed in the first 24 hours after delivery predict non-exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge?

Gianluca Tornese, Luca Ronfani, Carla Pavan, Sergio Demarini, Lorenzo Monasta, Riccardo Davanzo

IRCCS pediatrico Burlo Garofolo

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Abstract

Aim: The aims of this study were to analyze the relationship between the LATCH score assessed in the first 24 hours after delivery and non-exclusive breastfeeding at discharge and to identify a cutoff for the LATCH score in order to identify women with higher risk of non-exclusive breastfeeding who may need additional breastfeeding support. Subjects and Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study in the Maternity Ward of the Institute for Maternal and Child Health "Burlo Garofolo" (Trieste, Italy) and collected data from 299 mother-infant dyads. Results: The rate of nonexclusive breastfeeding was inversely related to the LATCH score (p

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	423-430
Number of pages	8
Journal	Breastfeeding Medicine
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2011.0120
Publication status	Published - Dec 1 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Maternity and Midwifery
Pediatrics
Health Policy

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