One technique that may help a baby latch onto flat or inverted nipples is to use a thumb and forefinger to pinch your areola on opposite sides of the nipple and draw
this areolar tissue around the nipple to the side of the nipple.
The lips flange outward over
the areolar tissue to create a good seal.
As lactation specialists are aware, the key to successful breastfeeding is a proper «latch - on» and swallow by the infant as described by Woolridge, 11 Escott, 12 Weber, 13 and Bosma.14 During effective latch - on, the infant draws both the nipple and some of the surrounding
areolar tissue into the mouth and extends the tongue over the lower gum pad.
Not exact matches
Refers to exclusive breastfeeding with the mother's nipple and
areolar breast
tissue entering the infant's mouth for the purpose of nourishment.
Successful breastfeeding requires efficient milk transfer through the nipple -
areolar complex, which includes subareolar
tissue.