The Baby‐friendly Hospital Initiative for Neonatal Wards. A mini review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragnhild Maastrup ◽  
Leena Hannula ◽  
Mette Ness Hansen ◽  
Aino Ezeonodo ◽  
Laura N. Haiek
2005 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 471-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia B. Coutinho ◽  
Marília de C. Lima ◽  
Ann Ashworth ◽  
Pedro I. C. Lira

Author(s):  
Laura Burnham ◽  
Aishat Gambari ◽  
Paige Beliveau ◽  
Jennifer Ustianov ◽  
Margaret Parker ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcie Richardson

Breastfeeding is endorsed by the medical community as the optimal nutrition for infants during the first 6-12 months of life.1,2,3  Breastfeeding rates in the US and worldwide have varied over time and still vary geographically.4 There is robust literature addressing the physiology of lactation, composition of breast milk, and health advantages of breastfeeding for both the mother and infant as well as strategies for clinicians to promote and support breastfeeding. This chapter reviews breastfeeding history, how milk is made, why breastfeeding matters, and the somewhat controversial the World Health Organization’s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)5 for successful initiation of lactation as well as some special situations.    Key words:  breastfeeding, infant nutrition, human milk composition, breastfeeding advantages, lactation, lactation support, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, skin to skin contact


JAMA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 317 (7) ◽  
pp. 771
Author(s):  
Carrie D. Patnode ◽  
Caitlyn A. Senger

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
Chika I. Ndiokwelu ◽  
Odinakachukwu I.C. Nwosu ◽  
Peace Nwanneka Ani ◽  
Annastecia Ogechi Chizike ◽  
Maduforo Aloysius Nwabugo

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Osvaldinete Lopes de Oliveira Silva ◽  
Marina Ferreira Rea ◽  
Flávia Mori Sarti ◽  
Gabriela Buccini

Abstract Objective: To analyse the cost-effectiveness of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in promoting breast-feeding during the first hour of life (BFFHL) and reducing late neonatal mortality. Design: Cost-effectiveness economic assessment from the health system perspective, preceded by a prospective cohort of mother–baby followed from birth to 6 months of life. The direct costs associated with two health outcomes were analysed: intermediate end point (BFFHL) and final end point (reduction in late neonatal mortality). Setting: Study was carried out in six hospitals in the city of São Paulo (Brazil), three being Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) and three non-BFH. Participants: Mothers with 24 h postpartum, over 18 years old, single fetus and breast-feeding at the time of the interview were included. Poisson regressions adjusted for maternal age and level of education were estimated to identify factors related to BFFHL and late neonatal mortality. Sensitivity analysis was performed to ensure robustness of the economic assessment. Results: Cost-effectiveness analysis showed that BFHI was highly cost-effective in raising BFFHL by 32·0 % at lower cost in comparison with non-BFHI. In addition, BFHI was cost-effective in reducing late neonatal mortality rate by 13·0 % from all causes and by 13·1 % of infant mortality rate from infections. Conclusions: The cost-effectiveness of the BFHI in promoting breast-feeding and reducing neonatal mortality rates justifies the investments required for its expansion within the Brazilian health system.


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