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A 2-week-old newborn is brought to your clinic by her mother, who reports difficulty with breastfeeding. The infant has poor latch and difficulty maintaining suction during feeding. The mother denies any history of trauma during pregnancy or delivery. After a thorough osteopathic examination, you suspect a cranial dysfunction that might be contributing to the infant’s suckling issue. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected, contributing to the infant’s difficulty with latch and maintaining suction during breastfeeding?