All parents are entitled to a birthing environment in which breastfeeding is promoted and supported
The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative endorsed by WHO and UNICEF was founded to encourage institutions to offer optimal levels of care for lactating mothers. Which instruction is not included in the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals"?
a. Give newborns no food or drink other than breast milk.
b. Have a written breastfeeding policy that is communicated to all staff.
c. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within one half hour of birth.
d. Give artificial teats or pacifiers as necessary.
ANS: D
No artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or soothers) should be given to breastfeeding infants. No other food or drink should be given to the newborn unless medically indicated. The breastfeeding policy should be routinely communicated to all health care staff. All staff should be trained in the skills necessary to maintain this policy.
Breastfeeding should be initiated within one half hour of birth, and all mothers need to be shown how to maintain lactation even if they are separated from their babies.
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