From: Lingual laser frenotomy in newborns with ankyloglossia: a prospective cohort study
Items | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point | 0 point |
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To get the baby to feed, you: | Placed the baby on the breast as no effort was needed | Used mild stimulation such as unbundling, patting, or burping | Unbundled baby, sat baby back and forward, rubbed baby’s body or limbs vigorously at the beginning and during feeding | Could not be aroused |
Rooting | Rooted effectively at once | Needed coaxing, prompting, or encouragement | Rooted poorly even with coaxing | Did not root |
How long from placing baby on the breast to latch & suck? | 0 – 3 min | 3 – 10 min | Over 10 min | Did not feed |
Sucking pattern | Sucked well throughout on one or both breasts | Sucked on & off but needed encouragement | Sucked poorly, weak sucking; sucking efforts for short periods | Did not suck |