Exclusive breastfeeding is a public health priority. A strong body of evidence links maternity
care practices, based on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, to increased …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe current breastfeeding policies and
practices among Philadelphia, PA metropolitan hospitals and changes in their policies and …

Background: In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented the
Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey in all US birth facilities to …

Promoting and supporting breastfeeding during the postpartum period has been an
important and appropriate priority for maternity units in recent years. The Ten Steps to …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether implementing a program
based on a clinical protocol affects breastfeeding rates within a pediatric primary care …

I would recommend this book to my peers and I would use it in my day-to-day work. It is most
helpful to have a comprehensive guide that can be used in a variety of care settings and by …

Abstract The 1984 Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding delineated six priority
areas for action to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. In this article, we examine …

Supporting optimal newborn nutrition and the positive maternal-infant relationship, while
encouraging safe sleep practices, are essential components of maternal and newborn care …

OBJECTIVE. Our goal was to assess the impact of “Baby-Friendly” hospital practices and
other maternity-care practices experienced by mothers on breastfeeding duration …

Background: Hospital policies and practices related to breastfeeding may have long-term
health effects. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (WHO/UNICEF) provide an …