Imprinting, latchment and displacement: a mini review of early instinctual behaviour in newborn infants influencing breastfeeding success

Elsie J. Mobbs; George A. Mobbs; Anthony E. D. Mobbs

doi:10.1111/apa.13034

Imprinting, latchment and displacement: a mini review of early instinctual behaviour in newborn infants influencing breastfeeding success

Elsie J. Mobbs, George A. Mobbs^*, Anthony E. D. Mobbs

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Abstract

Instinctive behaviours have evolved favouring the mother–infant dyad based on fundamental processes of neurological development, including oral tactile imprinting and latchment. Latchment is the first stage of emotional development based on the successful achievement of biological imprinting. The mechanisms underpinning imprinting are identified and the evolutionary benefits discussed. It is proposed that the oral tactile imprint to the breast is a keystone for optimal latchment and breastfeeding, promoting evolutionary success.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	24-30
Number of pages	7
Journal	Acta Paediatrica
Volume	105
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.13034
Publication status	Published - Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

breastfeeding
decoy
displacement
imprinting
latchment

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Imprinting, latchment and displacement: a mini review of early instinctual behaviour in newborn infants influencing breastfeeding success

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