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LATCH is a structured assessment tool designed to evaluate breastfeeding effectiveness and identify mothers and babies needing additional support. It is recommended to use LATCH at least twice before a newborn's discharge to address any concerns and develop follow-up plans. The assessment includes criteria for latch, audible swallowing, nipple type, comfort, and positioning.

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LATCH

LATCH is a structured assessment tool designed to evaluate breastfeeding effectiveness and identify mothers and babies needing additional support. It is recommended to use LATCH at least twice before a newborn's discharge to address any concerns and develop follow-up plans. The assessment includes criteria for latch, audible swallowing, nipple type, comfort, and positioning.

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LATCH: A Breastfeeding Charting System and

Documentation Tool
LATCH is a structured assessment of breastfeeding. Systematic use of LATCH can help identify which mothers and babies need additional support
or referral. The use of a structured breastfeeding assessment is recommended at least twice before the newborn’s discharge from the nursery. Any
concerns identified by LATCH should be addressed prior to discharge, including the development of a plan for follow-up.

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L Latch Too sleepy or reluctant


No latch achieved
Repeated attempts
Hold nipple in mouth
Grasps breast
Tongue down
Stimulate suck Lips flanged
Rhythmic sucking

A Audible
swallowing
None A few with stimulation Spontaneous and
intermittent <24 hours old
Spontaneous and
frequent >24 hours old

T Type of nipple Inverted Flat Everted


(after stimulation)

C Comfort
(Breast/nipple)
Engorged
Cracked/bleeding/large
Filling
Reddened/small blisters
Soft
Nontender
blisters or bruises or bruises
Severe discomfort Mild, moderate discomfort

H Hold
(Positioning)
Full assist (staff holds
infant at breast)
Minimal assist
Teach 1 side; mother
No assist from staff
Mother able to
does other position/hold infant
Staff holds and then
mother takes over

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