Based on extensive research on feeding, the steps involved when a baby sucks are
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- Latching On: The lips open outward and latch on to the areola. \n
- Peristaltic Tongue Movement: Wave-Like tongue movement squeezes the nipples and extracts milk \n
- Swallowing: The back of the tongue rises, channelling the milk into the esophagus \n
