B1 - From Bottles To Breast: Overcoming Barriers To Implementing The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Title: B1 - From Bottles To Breast: Overcoming Barriers To Implementing The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Disciplines: Newborn Care (N), Professional Issues (PI), Women’s Health (WH)

Learning Objectives:
  1. Provide information that empowers healthcare providers to implement the Baby-Friendly® Hospital Initiative.
  2. Identify successful strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing the Baby-Friendly® Hospital Initiative.
  3. Recognize the importance of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and its effect on breastfeeding protection.
Submission Description:
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as outlined by WHO/UNICEF is the foundation for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. This initiative, while supported by copious amounts of evidence, still only exist in less than 5% of U.S. Hospitals. This presentation seeks to empower nurses to support and advocate for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Monday, June 17, 2013: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Tennessee B (Gaylord Opryland)
Moderator:
Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC
Presenting Author:
Clifton J. Kenon Jr., DNP, RN, IBCLC
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