CE: Beyond Maternity Nursing: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
1Regina Cardaci is associate director of Women's Health Services at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY. The author acknowledges Michael Zinaman, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Bronx Health Network, for his support of this project. Contact author: regina.cardaci@nychhc.org. The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|July 14, 2017
Summary
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) promotes breastfeeding globally. BFHI implementation has led to increased breastfeeding rates, benefiting mothers and infants worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Initiatives
Background:
- The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program by WHO and UNICEF.
- BFHI aims to promote and support breastfeeding in healthcare facilities.
- Since 1991, BFHI has influenced hospital policies and practices worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of BFHI practices and policies.
- To highlight the institutional benefits of BFHI certification.
- To outline the process for healthcare facilities seeking BFHI certification.
Main Methods:
- Review of BFHI program components.
- Analysis of global trends in breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
- Examination of institutional benefits and certification pathways.
Main Results:
- BFHI implementation correlates with increased breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
- Certified facilities demonstrate improved breastfeeding support systems.
- Nurses play a crucial role in supporting BFHI goals across various settings.
Conclusions:
- The BFHI is effective in promoting breastfeeding globally.
- Achieving BFHI certification offers significant institutional and public health benefits.
- Continued support and implementation of BFHI are vital for maternal and child health.
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