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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
Published on: September 22, 2023
Breastfeeding promotion plan in Madrid, Spain
Beatriz Flores-Antón1, Maria Carmen Temboury-Molina, Susana Ares-Segura
1Hospital de Fuenlabrada, BFHI Hospital, Madrid, Spain. befloan@gmail.com
Summary
A regional plan improved breastfeeding care quality in Madrid hospitals, increasing Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation. This initiative successfully promoted breastfeeding support through dedicated committees and extensive staff training.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Breastfeeding promotion is a key public health goal.
- Madrid health authorities collaborated with UNICEF to establish a breastfeeding committee in 2009.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and report on a plan to enhance breastfeeding care quality in Madrid's public hospitals.
- To align services with Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards.
Main Methods:
- A regional action plan involved institutional commitment, hospital breastfeeding committees, staff training, and educational materials.
- Nineteen public maternity units adopted the plan, completing WHO self-assessment questionnaires in 2009 and 2011.
Main Results:
- Breastfeeding committees were established in 13 (68.4%) maternity units, with the remaining 6 creating them within 32 months.
- 271 trainers delivered 18-hour breastfeeding courses to 1423 healthcare professionals.
- BFHI accreditation increased significantly, with 52.6% of participating hospitals achieving some level of accreditation and 2 becoming fully accredited.
Conclusions:
- A coordinated regional strategy utilizing the BFHI framework effectively promoted the implementation of breastfeeding care improvements.
- The intervention demonstrated success in enhancing breastfeeding support within public maternity services.
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