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Ten Steps of the WHO & UNICEF

Step 2
STEP 03

HOSPITAL POLICIES
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1 ANTENATAL CARE Discuss the importance and management

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

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by...

families.

IMPOR
Discussing the
TANCE OF Not promoting infant
formula, bottles or
importance of
teats
breastfeeding for
babies and mothers Counsel the pregnant about her previous

experience and teach her according to her Step 3

Making breastfeeding care education needs.
standard practice

Preparing women
in how to feed their
baby

Keeping track
of support for
breastfeeding

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