LATCH Score as a Tool to Predict Weight Gain in Term Babies at Six Weeks Post-discharge: A Prospective Cohort Study

Introduction: The LATCH score is an acronym representing L- LATCH, A- Audible swallowing, T- Type of nipple, C- Comfort, H- Hold. It is a comprehensive yet simple breastfeeding assessment tool used to evaluate breastfeeding practices. Babies with a poor LATCH score at discharge are at an increased r...

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Main Authors: S Kavitha Lakshmi, AS Jagadish, R Premalatha, B Ravichander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2023-10-01
Series:Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research
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Online Access:https://www.ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2402/67655_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_QC_Ref(KK_SHU)_PF1(RI_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf