Persistent Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers Associated with Abnormal Infant Tongue Movement

Persistent Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers Associated with Abnormal Infant Tongue Movement

Background: Infants of breastfeeding mothers with persistent nipple pain have been shown to apply stronger vacuums to the breast and transfer less milk during one monitored feed. This may be associated with differences in the movement of the tongue. The aim was to analyse the intra-oral nipple shape...

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Main Authors: Holly L. McClellan, Jacqueline C. Kent, Anna R. Hepworth, Peter E. Hartmann, Donna T. Geddes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
breastfeeding
infant
lactation
nipple pain
sucking behaviour
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/9/10833

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