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Ten Steps of the WHO & UNICEF

STEP 08

HOSPITAL POLICIES
1 RESPONSIVE FEEDING Support mothers to recognize and respond to their
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Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by... infants’ cues for feeding.

Hospitals support mothers to breastfeed by...

Not promoting infant Encourage mothers to breastfeed as much and as long
formula, bottles or
teats

Helping mothers know he/she wants without restrictions on the frequency or
when their baby is
hungry duration of breastfeeding.

Making breastfeeding care Step 8
standard practice

Not limiting
breastfeeding
times

Keeping track
of support for
breastfeeding

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