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A model infant feeding policy for Baby-Friendly designation in the USA

Lori Feldman-Winter1, Diane Procaccini, Anne Merewood

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA.

Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
|April 28, 2012
PubMed

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A standardized infant feeding policy template can help New Jersey hospitals achieve Baby-Friendly designation. This collaborative approach streamlines the process, saving time and resources for hospitals aiming to improve infant feeding practices.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Initiatives
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Healthcare Policy Development

Background:

  • New Jersey (NJ) aimed to reduce obesity and increase exclusive breastfeeding through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).
  • At project initiation, NJ lacked any Baby-Friendly hospitals and compliant infant feeding policies.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded a statewide project to address these gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an adaptable model infant feeding policy for NJ hospitals seeking Baby-Friendly designation.
  • To create a template that could be customized by individual healthcare facilities.

Main Methods:

  • A model policy was developed by consultants, integrating guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and Baby-Friendly USA.
  • The draft policy underwent review and revisions based on feedback from Baby-Friendly USA.
  • The finalized policy was disseminated to targeted NJ hospitals through a statewide portal.

Main Results:

  • The adapted policy was successfully implemented by participating NJ hospitals.
  • Hospitals integrated the policy into their specific settings and submitted it for Baby-Friendly designation.
  • The developed policy was deemed acceptable by Baby-Friendly USA.

Conclusions:

  • A unified breastfeeding policy template can facilitate the Baby-Friendly designation process.
  • Collaborative efforts utilizing standardized policy templates enhance efficiency and conserve resources.
  • This model supports widespread adoption of evidence-based infant feeding practices in hospitals.
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