Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2077 of 2368
Which finding indicates a correct latch during breastfeeding?
- The baby's head is turned to the side while the body faces forward.
- The mother feels pinching pain that stops after a few minutes.
- The baby's mouth is open wide around the areola, not only the nipple.
- The baby's lips are tucked in around the nipple.
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Correct answer: The baby's mouth is open wide around the areola, not only the nipple.
A correct latch is comfortable with the mouth wide around the areola, lips turned out, and the head straight.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026