Breastfeeding Assessment and Problems

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Across
  1. 2. swallowing Sound indicating milk is being transferred
  2. 4. transfer Movement of breast milk from the breast to the infant
  3. 5. swallow breathe Coordination needed for safe effective feeding
  4. 9. to mouth Early hunger cue in which the infant brings hands toward the mouth
  5. 10. infant Newborn who is difficult to keep awake for feeding
  6. 11. Early hunger cue in which the infant turns toward stimulation
  7. 13. latch Deep attachment of the infant to the breast that promotes milk transfer
  8. 16. Excessive breast fullness that can cause discomfort and make latching difficult
Down
  1. 1. support Professional breastfeeding assistance for persistent feeding difficulties
  2. 3. pain Breast discomfort often associated with poor latch or positioning
  3. 6. feeding Pattern of frequent feedings close together
  4. 7. confusion Difficulty switching between artificial nipples and the breast
  5. 8. latch Ineffective attachment that can cause poor intake and nipple pain
  6. 9. cues Behavioral signs that indicate an infant is ready to feed
  7. 12. smacking Early hunger cue indicating readiness to feed
  8. 14. Late hunger cue
  9. 15. latch Latch in which the infant takes in enough breast tissue for effective feeding