Table 2 Interagency group for action on breastfeeding (Labbok & Krasovec, 1990)
From: Questioning current definitions for breastfeeding research
First level | Second level | Infant receives |
|---|---|---|
Full breastfeeding | Exclusive | no other liquid or solid is given to infant |
| Â | Almost exclusive | vitamins, minerals, water, juice, or ritualistic feeds given frequently in addition to breastfeeds |
Partial breastfeeding | High | more than 80 % breastfeeds |
|  | Medium | between 20 and 80 % |
|  | Low | less than 20 % |
| Â | Â | minimal, occasional, irregular breastfeeds |