Concept analysis is the breaking down of a problem into parts to figure out how to come to a conclusion about how to correct or improve the problem. This response reviews a conceptual analysis that examined issues related to breastfeeding success. In the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN), Mulder (2006) identifies the four key elements of effective breastfeeding: “placement, attachment, suckling, and milk transfer” (p. 334) using analytic conceptual of Walker and Avant. The analysis method, process steps and results are applied to ensure successful breastfeeding. Method The eight steps in conceptual analysis, according to Walker & Avant (2005), are:1. Select a concept.2. Determine the goals or objectives of the analysis.3. Identify possible uses of the concept.4. Determine the defining attributes.5. Identify the model case.6. Identify borderline, related, contrary, invented, and illegitimate cases.7. Identify antecedents and consequences.8. Define empirical referents (p. 65). Mulder (2006) performed literature reviews to develop defining attributes, model cases, antecedents and consequences, and empirical referents for effective breastfeeding. The eight steps for conceptual analysis were completed in the process steps. Process Steps Literature reviews were collected from several accredited sources. “Articles in English were searched in the CINAHL and Medline databases using the keywords breastfeeding and effective, adequate, or successful” (Mulder, 2006, p. 333). The essential attributes were extracted and defined from the various literature reviews. Then the attributes were inserted into three model cases. The cases consisted of a supporting case, a borderline case, and a contrary case. The po...... middle of paper ...... model cases helped her child at the same time. The positive results are twofold: happy baby, happy mother. Furthermore, the stated need for further research raises ideas about how to meet this need. I could put a plan in place and achieve that goal in my practice setting. Integrating research into nursing practice is rewarding and helps advance education. Works Cited McEwen, M., & Wills, E. M. (2011). Theoretical foundations for nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Mulder, P.J. (2006,). A conceptual analysis of effective breastfeeding. JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing, 35, 332-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00050.xWalker, L. O., & Avant, K. C. (2005). Strategies for theory building in nursing. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.