A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant:
a. With his arms folded together over his chest.
b. Curled up in a fetal position.
c. With his head cupped in her hand.
d. With his head and body in alignment.
ANS: D
The infant's head and body should be in correct alignment with the mother and the breast during latch-on and feeding. Holding the infant with his arms folded together over his chest, curled up in a fetal position, or with his head cupped in her hand are not ideal positions to facilitate latch-on.
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