LATCH Score for Identification and Correction of Breastfeeding Problems- A Prospective Observational Study

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dc.contributor.authorRapheal, Sneha Mariyaen_US
dc.contributor.authorRajaiah, Balakrishnanen_US
dc.contributor.authorKarupanan, Rajendranen_US
dc.contributor.authorAbiramalatha, Thangarajen_US
dc.contributor.authorRamakrishnan, Srinivasen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-25T06:39:58Z
dc.date.available2023-08-25T06:39:58Z
dc.date.issued2023-01
dc.description.abstractObjective: To determine early breastfeeding problems using LATCH tool, and analyze the impact of breastfeeding supportive measures in improving LATCH score. Methods: This prospective study included all inborn term neonates born at our center between September, 2019 and March, 2020. Breastfeeding problems were identified by LATCH score at 6-12h after birth, and were addressed by the study team providing breastfeeding support, education and training to mothers. LATCH scores were reassessed at 24-48h. Results: Among 400 mother-infant dyads, 399 (99.7%) required support to position the neonate, 190 (47.5%) had poor latch and 52 (13%) had nipple problems during initial assessment. Breastfeeding supportive measures improved the LATCH score [median (IQR) 7 (5,8) vs 8 (8,8) at 6-12 and 24-48 hours, respectively; P <0.001], and reduced the number of mothers with LATCH score <8 [288 (72%) vs 63 (15.8%); P <0.001]. Conclusion: LATCH is a comprehensive yet simple tool to identify breastfeeding problems. Given the high incidence of breastfeeding problems during early postpartum period, systematic assessment of breastfeeding related problems using LATCH tool can help timely intervention and improvement in the breastfeeding technique.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH), Coimbatore, Tamil Naduen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Pediatrics and Neonatology, KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Naduen_US
dc.identifier.citationRapheal Sneha Mariya, Rajaiah Balakrishnan, Karupanan Rajendran, Abiramalatha Thangaraj, Ramakrishnan Srinivas. LATCH Score for Identification and Correction of Breastfeeding Problems- A Prospective Observational Study. Indian Pediatrics. 2023 Jan; 60(1): 37-40en_US
dc.identifier.issn0079-6061
dc.identifier.issn0974-7559
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/225414
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherIndian Academy of Pediatricsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume60en_US
dc.source.urihttps://indianpediatrics.net/jan2023/37.pdfen_US
dc.subjectBreastfeeding supporten_US
dc.subjectCounsellingen_US
dc.subjectLatchingen_US
dc.subjectNeonatal feedingen_US
dc.titleLATCH Score for Identification and Correction of Breastfeeding Problems- A Prospective Observational Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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