Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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How can you tell if a baby is properly latched on during breastfeeding?

Juncture of hard/soft palates
Presence of clavicle fracture
Size of the baby
Baby's weight gain

The correct answer is: Juncture of hard/soft palates

During breastfeeding, to ensure that a baby is properly latched on, one indicator to look for is the juncture of the hard and soft palates. This is important because a proper latch ensures the baby is effectively extracting milk and helps prevent issues such as sore nipples for the mother. The hard palate is the bony part of the roof of the baby's mouth, and the soft palate is the fleshy, back part. When a baby is latched correctly, their mouth should be wide open and both the nipple and a good portion of the areola should be in the baby's mouth, aligning with the juncture of the hard and soft palates. This alignment helps the baby create a proper seal and suction for efficient milk transfer. It also aids in preventing nipple pain and damage for the mother.