The nurse is evaluating a new mother's ability to breastfeed her infant. Which criteria indicate that the mother is able to breastfeed independently? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nipples are everted.
B) Breasts are soft and nontender.
C) Mother holds the nipple in the baby's mouth.
D) Baby swallows spontaneously and frequently.
E) Nurse places pillows under the baby for support.
A, B, D
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The LATCH breastfeeding charting system is used to measure a mother's ability to breastfeed independently. Criteria that indicate the mother can breastfeed independently include everted nipples, breasts are soft and nontender, and the baby swallows spontaneously and frequently. The mother having to hold the nipple in the baby's mouth and the nurse assisting with positioning indicate the mother is not independent in breastfeeding.
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