A nurse providing couplet care should understand that nipple confusion results when:

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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,because the two require different skills.Abrupt weaning can be distressing to mother and/or baby but should not lead to nipple confusion.Pacifiers used before breastfeeding is established can be disruptive,but this does not lead to nipple confusion.Breastfeeding twins require some logistical adaptations,but this should not lead to nipple confusion.

A Nurse Providing Couplet Care Should Understand That Nipple Confusion