Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Baby-Friendly Hospitals support mothers and infants by promoting breastfeeding and encouraging bonding from birth. These hospitals adhere to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, focusing on practices like immediate skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in, and lactation support.
UNICEF. To earn the Baby-Friendly designation, hospitals must implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, providing comprehensive support for breastfeeding mothers.
In Wisconsin, several hospitals have achieved the Baby-Friendly designation, demonstrating their commitment to optimal infant feeding practices:To find them, click here
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