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The 10 steps to successful breastfeeding (WHO & UNICEF)

STEP 03

3
HOSPITAL POLICIES
1 ANTENATAL CARE Discuss the importance and management

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by... of breastfeeding with pregnant women

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by...

and their families.

IMPORTANCE
Discussing the
OF BREAST Not promoting infant
importance of
FEEDING formula, bottles or
breastfeeding for
teats
babies & mothers Counsel the pregnant about her previous experience

and teach her according to her education needs. Step 3

Making breastfeeding care
standard practice

Preparing women
in how to feed their
baby

Keeping track
of support for
breastfeeding

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