Many infants with unilateral breast refusal and asymmetrical tongue movements have a tight neck muscle from their intrauterine position. This presentation discusses torticollis and related craniofacial asymmetries and the effect on breastfeeding, as well as creative ways to position babies at the breast and support normal feeding.
">Supporting Sucking Skills in BF Infants 3rd editionThird edition! Updated research based information on infant sucking and new strategies to assist infants with breastfeeding difficulties.
Volume 60, Issue 5, pages 546–553, September/October 2015
Infants with torticollis can be difficult to feed. This article describes positioning and supportive strategies for affected infants.
