Article
Nursing
Cosima Lisi, Claudia De Freitas, Henrique Barros
Summary: Early breastfeeding practices are important for later breastfeeding behaviors and can be influenced by multiple factors. Despite the positive influence of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding initiation, its impact on the association between maternal country of birth and first day in-hospital breastfeeding in Portugal has not been examined. The initiative helps reduce differences between migrant and native participants, promoting optimal breastfeeding practices among natives.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Calistus Wilunda, Teresia Njoki Macharia, Eva Watiri Kamande, Peter Muriuki Gatheru, Tadesse Zerfu, Hermann Pythagore Pierre Donfouet, Laura Kiige, Susan Jabando, Lynette Aoko Dinga, Betty Samburu, Richard Lilford, Paula Griffiths, Debra Jackson, France Begin, Grainne Moloney
Summary: Implementing a baby-friendly workplace support intervention in Kenya significantly increased the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding, particularly effective for infants older than 3 months.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Rafiq A. Abdul, Catherine O. Agbede, Adesola O. Adekoya, Olufunmilola O. Abolurin, Olufunke O. Obadina
Summary: Implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) programme and promoting breastfeeding faces challenges in Ogun State, Nigeria. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of BFHI among healthcare workers need improvement, and the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers is low.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Adrienne Clermont, Josianne El Gemayel, Rola Hammoud, Jiangxia Wang, Hortenzia Beciu, Mona Sinno, Wilma Berends, Nadine Rosenblum, Jessica L. Bienstock, Kristen Byrnes, Roger Samuels
Summary: Implementing the BFHI standards at CMC involved updating hospital policies, changing healthcare staff practices, and improving patient education, leading to a significant increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates. The interrupted time series analysis showed an increase in the EBF rate from 2.4% to 49.0% of all live births, indicating the success of BFHI reforms in promoting breastfeeding practices at the hospital.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Andini Pramono, Julie Smith, Siobhan Bourke, Jane Desborough
Summary: This study explores the experiences of midwives in implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in a Baby-Friendly accredited public hospital in Australia. The results show that time as a critical resource and continuity of care are key issues for midwives in supporting breastfeeding. Despite challenges, midwives remain motivated and committed to supporting breastfeeding.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Liubov Abolyan, Laura N. Haiek, Irina M. Pastbina, Ragnhild Maastrup
Summary: The study found that Russian neonatal wards generally scored high in supporting breastfeeding, especially in areas such as respect for mothers, continuity of care, having a breastfeeding policy, and rooming-in. However, they scored lower in areas such as family-centered care, antenatal informing, skin-to-skin contact, and human milk use. Most respondents expressed a desire to obtain Neo-BFHI designation in their neonatal wards.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Ragnhild Maastrup, Leena Hannula, Mette Ness Hansen, Aino Ezeonodo, Laura N. Haiek
Summary: The Neo-BFHI is an extension of the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, tailored to meet the needs of infants and families in all levels of neonatal care. It includes Three Guiding Principles and Ten Steps to support breastfeeding, along with adherence to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. In 2020, WHO/UNICEF published recommendations for breastfeeding small, sick and preterm newborns in line with the Neo-BFHI.
Article
Nursing
Miguel A. Marin Gabriel, Laura Domingo Goneche, Irene Cuadrado Perez, Mar Reyne Vergeli, Azul Forti Buratti, Ana Royuela Vicente, Iciar Olabarrieta Arnal, Laura Sanchez, Clara Alonso Diaz, Enrique Criado, Tamara Carrizosa Molina, Sonia Caserio Carbonero, Cristina Casas Satre, Aurora Fernandez-Canadas Morillo
Summary: Research showed that newborns born in Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative accredited centers were more likely to have skin-to-skin contact with their mothers and less likely to be separated from them. The exclusive breastfeeding rate at discharge was higher in these accredited centers.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Jaana Lojander, Anna Axelin, Paula Bergman, Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the maternal perceptions of postnatal breastfeeding support before and after designation to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). The results showed that mothers perceived breastfeeding support more adherent to the standards of the BFHI after the hospital was designated to the BFHI. The designation to the BFHI had a positive impact on breastfeeding support, particularly for multiparas.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Judith Kimiywe, Antonina N. Mutoro, Calistus Wilunda, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Peter Muriuki, Bonaventure M. Mwangi, Betty Mogesi Samburu, Nyovani Janet Madise, Stephen T. McGarvey, Paula L. Griffiths
Summary: The baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) was tested in rural Kenya to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), leading to a higher likelihood of EBF for 6 months and a longer duration of EBF in the intervention group compared to the control group. This intervention implemented within the existing health system has the potential to improve EBF rates in similar settings.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angela K. Bueno, Mireya Vilar-Compte, Valeria Cruz-Villalba, Natalia Rovelo-Velazquez, Elizabeth C. Rhodes, Rafael Perez-Escamilla
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review to evaluate the implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), specifically the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, in Mexico. The review found gaps in the implementation of the Ten Steps and highlighted the need for transparent monitoring mechanisms and investment in research and evaluation to support adoption and maintenance of the initiative in Mexico.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mariana Pujol von Seehausen, Maria Ines Couto de Oliveira, Maria do Carmo Leal, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding during the maternity hospital stay and analyze the association between delivery in a Baby-Friendly Hospital and the outcome. The hypothesis is that accreditation to this program improves exclusive breastfeeding during the hospital stay. Exclusive breastfeeding is essential in reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alyssa Klein, Charlotte Block, Adil Mansimov, Samat Okenov, Jeniece Alvey, Nazgul Abazbekova, Altrena Mukuria-Ashe
Summary: This study examines the Kyrgyz Republic's efforts to build health professional competency in breastfeeding counselling and support. It finds that while the country has a new policy aligned with BFHI global standards, the policy has not been widely disseminated, lacks guidance on competency monitoring and preservice training, and faces limitations in terms of curriculum, trainers, and resources. The study also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BFHI training and service delivery, but recognizes the country's resilience in adapting through individual champions and online training.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Jeffery S. Y. Shing, Kris Y. W. Lok, Daniel Yt Fong, Heidi S. L. Fan, Charlotte L. Y. Chow, Marie Tarrant
Summary: The study aimed to examine the impact of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) on breastfeeding by comparing breastfeeding outcomes in two cohorts recruited before and after the implementation of BFHI. The results showed that the implementation of BFHI was associated with improvements in breastfeeding practices and outcomes.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Julie A. Patterson, Nicholas S. Keuler, William R. Buckingham
Summary: This study evaluated the geographical distribution of BFHI and non-BFHI hospitals across different ADI categories, finding that BFHI was associated with higher EBF rates, especially in highly deprived areas.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2021)