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Baby Friendly Health Initiative

What is BFHI?

The Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) is an international project that aims to give every baby the best start in life by creating a health care environment where breastfeeding is the norm and practices known to promote the health and well-being of all babies and their mothers are followed.

The BFHI Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are the global standard by which health services are assessed and accredited. A 'Baby Friendly' health service is one where mothers' informed choice of feeding is supported, respected and encouraged.

In Australia, the Australian College of Midwives administers the Baby Friendly Health Initiative.

Meeting dates

Fridays 0800 at Osborne Park Hospital-Management Meeting Room

  • 30/05/08
  • 29/08/08
  • 28/11/08
 Contact -Chair- Karen Glenn
 email:glennk@ramsayhealth.com.au; Karen Glenn (karen.glenn55@bigpond.com)

more about BFHI

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