Becoming a Baby-Friendly™ designated hospital is not a quick process. There are many requirements and moving parts. Because it’s a long process, so much can…
People who object to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) often think that 100% of babies must be breastfed. That’s just not true. Although an effective…
I often hear that one of the big obstacles to “going Baby-Friendly” is getting the boss to say yes! I’m not surprised. The truth is,…
I often hear that one of the big obstacles to “going Baby-Friendly” is getting the boss to agree! This doesn’t surprise me. The truth is…
Last week, a woman who was having her second baby (by repeat cesarean surgery) asked if I would come to the hospital with her. I…
While writing your breastfeeding policy, maybe you sailed through Steps 1 and 2 of the Ten Steps. But, if you’re like many of my clients,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recently issued their new document, Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services: The…
Maybe you’ve already started your journey to becoming Baby-Friendly. You might be wondering how to provide staff training for Baby-Friendly. Step 2 specifies that the facility…
In an earlier blog, I addressed “Be”-oriented objections for why your hospital “can’t” go Baby-Friendly. Now, let’s look at reasons related to what hospitals do —…
People often say, “We can’t go Baby-Friendly at our hospital.” They ask “Why can’t I get my hospital to change its practices?” What they mean…