title: The infant's contribution to breastfeeding.
abstract: Criteria are presented to evaluate the effectiveness of an infant's contribution to the dynamics of breastfeeding. Systematic assessment of the infant's breastfeeding behavior provides a framework for directing parent education, documenting correct breastfeeding techniques, recognizing problems early, and guiding interventions.
authors.affiliation: Breastfeeding Resource Center, Mercy Health Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shrago
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bocar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment