Table 3 Assessment of breast grasping and suckling in a group of 57 newborns
Normal (1 point) | Abnormal (0 points) | No data | |
|---|---|---|---|
Opening the mouth, tongue position | 49 (86%) | 5 (9%) | 3 (5%) |
Angle between the lips | 46 (81%) | 8 (14%) | 3 (5%) |
Lips | 47 (83%) | 7 (12%) | 3 (5%) |
Nose and chin | 51 (90%) | 3 (5%) | 3 (5%) |
Cheeks | 50 (88%) | 2 (3%) | 5 (9%) |
Depth of grasp | 45 (79%) | 9 (16%) | 3 (5%) |
Position of the areola | 50 (88%) | 4 (7%) | 3 (5%) |
Champing or smacking | 52 (92%) | 2 (3%) | 3 (5%) |
Mother’s perceptions | 47 (83%) | 7 (12%) | 3 (5%) |
Nipple shape | 48 (84%) | 8 (14%) | 1 (2%) |