Background Translation of evidence-based interventions into hospital systems can provide
immediate and substantial benefits to patient care and outcomes, but successful …

Background Improved breastfeeding practices have the potential to save the lives of over
823,000 children under 5 years old globally every year. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative …

Background Lack of breastfeeding support is often cited by mothers as one of the key
reasons for premature weaning. The experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding mothers …

There is no doubt regarding the multiple benefits of breastfeeding for infants and society in
general. Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) in a conjoint effort with United …

Despite growing evidence for the positive impact of the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) on
breastfeeding outcomes, few studies have investigated the barriers and facilitators to the …

Background Despite wide recognition that clinical care should be informed by the best
available evidence, this does not always occur. Despite a myriad of theories, models and …

Objectives: This study examined women's perceptions of early infant feeding experiences
and identified early postpartum barriers to successful breastfeeding. Subjects and Methods …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
accreditation and hospital care practices on breastfeeding rates at 1 and 4 months …

OBJETIVO: identificar a prevalência do cumprimento do quarto passo da Iniciativa Hospital
Amigo da Criança-colocar os bebês em contato pele a pele com suas mães imediatamente …

Objective To explore manager, educator, and clinical leader perceptions of barriers and
facilitators to implementing Baby-Friendly practice in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) …