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Table 2 Type of difficulties experienced while breastfeeding

From: Breastfeeding the late preterm infant: experiences of mothers and perceptions of public health nurses

Difficulty

Frequency (n = 74)a

Percentage (%)

Latch difficulties

30

41

Sleepy infant

36

49

Swollen/painful nipples and breasts

30

41

Not enough milk or flat or inverted nipples

30

41

Maternal Fatigue

31

42

  1. aWomen could select more than one difficulty
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International Breastfeeding Journal

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