LATCH Score at Discharge: A Predictor of Weight Gain and Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Weeks in Term Healthy Babies.

Objectives: World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months after birth. However, problems with the baby failing to latch properly are common in the postpartum period contributing to breastfeeding cessation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of LATCH score to predict EBF and weight gain at 6 weeks postpartum along with an optimum LATCH score cutoff.