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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 423-430 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Breastfeeding Medicine |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Maternity and Midwifery
- Pediatrics
- Health Policy