Literature Review of Instruments for Assessing Babies' Attitudes and Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding

Abstract

Breast-feed is an important process that can studied and very decisive success breastfeeding, especially during the neonatal period. One of the component crucial in this process is skills baby in to suck as well as attitude or behavior baby moment breastfeeding. This study is review literature that aims For identify, evaluate, and compare various instruments used For evaluate attitudes and skills to suck baby in breastfeeding. Review done to article published scientific papers between 2013 to 2023 from the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. Eight article selected analyzed based on validity, reliability, and utilities clinical from instruments used, such as the Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS), Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool ( BBAT ), LATCH, Infant Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (IBFAT), and others. The results of the review show that instruments the own mark practical in detect readiness breastfeeding, pattern suction, and attitude baby moment breastfeeding, so it is very beneficial in support maintenance mother and baby in a way effective. With use the right instrument, power health can give intervention early and improve success breastfeeding, especially for babies premature.