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What characterizes mature sucking patterns in a breastfeeding baby?

  1. Slow and inconsistent sucking

  2. Irregular feeding patterns

  3. Rapid sucking followed by steady suck swallow

  4. Chewing on the nipple

The correct answer is: Rapid sucking followed by steady suck swallow

Mature sucking patterns in a breastfeeding baby are characterized by rapid sucking followed by a steady suck-swallow rhythm. This pattern indicates that the baby is efficiently extracting milk from the breast. Rapid sucking helps stimulate the let-down reflex, and the steady suck-swallow rhythm ensures that the baby is effectively transferring milk. This coordination is a positive sign that the baby is getting enough milk and is breastfeeding effectively. In contrast, options A, B, and D do not accurately describe mature sucking patterns and are not indicative of effective breastfeeding.

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