The aim of this study was to obtain suggestions from mothers of very preterm infants regarding modification of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Thirteen mothers were interviewed 2 to 6 months after their infants' discharge from the hospital. The interviews generated 13 steps, which partly agree with the BFHI steps. The new steps address respect ...

HEALTH DEPARTMENT officials joined nursing and midwifery organisations last week at talks on the future of the Baby Friendly Initiative (BEI), the worldwide campaign to promote breastfeeding.

The proportions of underweight, wasted, and stunted children, as well as the infant and under-5 mortality rates, have all exhibited downward trends in the Region over the past 2 decades. This is in part attributable to maternal and child nutrition intervention programmes, especially those in which women were actively involved. Programmes which support and promote breastfeeding, such as the Baby...

OBJECTIVE to explore the pattern and experiences of breast-feeding practices among diabetic women. DESIGN retrospective cohort study using maternal records and postal questionnaires in a Baby-Friendly hospital. PARTICIPANTS diabetic mothers including women with gestational diabetes, and type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. FINDINGS from the total group of respondents, 81.9% intended to breast ...