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The 10 steps to successful breastfeeding (WHO & UNICEF)

STEP 09

1 HOSPITAL POLICIES Counsel mothers on the use and risks of feeding bottles,
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BOTTLES, TEATS AND PACIFIERS

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by... teats and pacifiers.

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by...

Not promoting infant It is important that staff do not become reliant on teats
formula, bottles or
teats

Counsel mothers on as an easy response to suckling difficulties instead of
the use & risks of
feeding bottles, counseling mothers and enabling them to attach babies
teats, & paci ers Step 9

Making breastfeeding care properly and suckle effectively.
standard practice

The use of teats or pacifiers may interfere with the

mother’s ability to recognize feeding cues.

Keeping track
of support for
breastfeeding

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