The major cause of sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers is:
a. improper placement of the baby's mouth on the breast.
b. allowing the infant to nurse too long.
c. breastfeeding too frequently.
d. not breastfeeding often enough to empty the breasts.
A
Placement of the baby's mouth on just the nipple rather than the areola will cause soreness.
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