In order for a baby to transfer milk, the baby's latch needs to be effective. Which of the following is FALSE about latching?

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When a mother looks down at her latched baby, the baby's lips should form an angle greater than 120 degrees. A baby whose mouth is open only 90 degrees or less has a shallow latch and will not be able to transfer milk well (and will likely be causing mom a lot of pain). With an asymmetric latch, the baby's nose is typically touching mom's breast, while the chin is typically deeper into the breast tissue. Occasionally the mom may need to support her breast throughout a feeding so that weight of the breast doesn't limit the baby's jaw movement. Other signs of a good latch include the baby's lips being flanged on the breast, and the baby's tongue protruding over his or her lower gums while suckling.

In Order for a Baby to Transfer Milk, the Baby's