A nurse providing couplet care should understand the issue of nipple confusion.In which situation might this condition occur?

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Nipple confusion can result when babies go back and forth between bottles and breasts,especially before breastfeeding is established in 3 to 4 weeks; bottle feeding and breastfeeding require different skills.Abrupt weaning can be distressing to the mother and/or baby but should not lead to nipple confusion.Pacifiers used before breastfeeding is established can be disruptive but do not lead to nipple confusion.Breastfeeding twins require some logistical adaptations but should not lead to nipple confusion.

A Nurse Providing Couplet Care Should Understand the Issue of Nipple