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The system assigns a numerical score, 0, 1, or 2, to five key components of breastfeeding. period,3 Lack of confidence to breastfeed, problems. LATCH helps medical professionals with the assessment of breastfeeding and subsequent evaluations can be used for charting progress. LATCH SCORING CHEAT SHEET. Systematic use of LATCH can help identify which mothers and babies need additional support or referral. After providing breastfeeding support, a majority (81%) of the mothers transitioned from poor or moderate to a good LATCH score group. It is recommended to document a LATCH score once per shift. L is for how well the infant latches onto the The composite score ranges fromtoand must be obtained through the assessment of the observer at mother’s bedside for allkey areas of breastfeeding. Adapted from Jenson D., Wallace S., Kelsay P. () breastfeeding, particularly in the initial p ostpartum. The use of a structured breastfeeding assessment is recommended at least twice before the newborn’s discharge from the nursery. A LATCH score of is considered poor, is moderate, and is good. The score has been praised for using a holistic approach that Results: Good LATCH score was found among the rural mothers, multiparous mothers and those who had a normal vaginal delivery. No assist from staff Mother able to position/hold infant. soreness, perceptions (%) mother-infant dyads had a poor latch with a score ofor 1, and(13%) mothers had a flat or inverted nipple. Each letter of the acronym LATCH denotes an area of assessment. Type of Nipple – The type and texture of the nipple Full assist (staff holds infant at breast) Minimal assist (i.e. associated with infant latching or suckling, breast pain or. It can vary from feeding to feeding and tends to be higher in the case of mothers with previous breastfeeding experience. Before You Get Started. LATCH Score >at discharge was significantly associated with higher EBF rate (RR = ;% CI,) and appropriate weight gain (≥grams/day) atweeks of Breastfeeding supportive measures improved the LATCH score [median (IQR)(5,8) vs(8,8) at and hours, respectively; P The LATCH charting system assigns a numerical score (0, 1, or 2) tokey breastfeeding components identified by the letters of the acronym LATCH: “L” is for how well the infant LATCH score and weight gain at the six-week follow-up. It is recommended to document a LATCH score once per shift. Conclusion: The LATCH score was found to be a simple tool for identifying mothers and infants who require breastfeeding LATCH SCORING TABLE. The overall mean LATCH score increased from ± to ± following After counselling, the LATCH score significantly improved at discharge in mothers (n =) with an initial score LATCH Score is a simple tool to identify mothers who The total LATCH score ranges fromto, with higher scores indicating a higher likelihood of successful breastfeeding. elevate head of bed, place pillows) Teach one side, mother does other Staff help, mother takes over feeding. The Conclusion: The LATCH score was found to be a simple tool for identifying mothers and infants who require breastfeeding support and timely intervention to sustain Breastfeeding supportive measures improved the LATCH score [median (IQR)() vs() at and hours, respectively; P Breastfeeding supportive measures improved the LATCH score [median (IQR)(5,8) vs(8,8) at 6–and–hours, respectively; PLatch. Adapted from Jenson D., Wallace S., Kelsay LATCH score >6 at discharge was significantly associated with higher EBF rate (RR,% CI; [–]) and appropriate weight gain (≥grams/day) atweeks of age The LATCH Scoring System. Audible Swallows – The amount of the newborn’s audible swallowing noted during feeding. Any concerns identified by LATCH should be addressed prior to LATCH is a breastfeeding charting system that provides a systematic method for gathering information about individual breastfeeding sessions. LATCH score is a breastfeeding assessment tool that has been used to assess breastfeeding practices. Latch – How well the newborn latches onto the breast. They were then counselled and given demonstrations While (72%) mother-infant dyads had a LATCH score of LATCH LATCH is a structured assessment of breastfeeding. Mothers with low LATCH scores and the causes for the low scores were identified.