Changes in scores from baseline to 5 days and from 5 days to 8 weeks
| Intervention N=53 (median, IQR) | Comparison N=52 (median, IQR) | p Values (Mann–Whitney tests) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATLFF score | |||
| 0–5 days | 4.5 (3.3–6) | 0 (0–2.3) | <0.0001 |
| LATCH score | |||
| 0–5 days | 1 (0–2) | 1 (0–2) | 0.52 |
| IBFAT score | |||
| 0–5 days | 0 (−1.8 to 1.0) | 0 (0–1) | 0.36 |
| BSES | |||
| 0–5 days | 9 (1.8 to 12.3) | 1 (−4 to +7.5) | 0.002 |
| 5 days–8 weeks | 3 (0 to 13) | 10 (2 to 18) | 0.082 |
| Pain VAS score | |||
| 0–5 days | −2 (−3 to 0.4) | −1 (13.5 to 1) | 0.09 |
| 5 days–8 weeks | −2 (−3 to −1) | −2 (−3.5 to −0.6) | 0.83 |
BSES, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy score; HATLFF, Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function; IBFAT, Infant Breast Feeding Assessment Tool; LATCH, Latch, Audible swallowing, nipple Type, Comfort, Hold; VAS, Visual Analogue Scale.