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Journal of Nursing and Health Studies
ISSN: 2574-2825
E u r o S c i C o n E v e n t o n
Nursing Diagnosis &
Midwifery
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here is no doubt regarding the multiple benefits of breastfeeding for infants
and society in general. Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) in
a conjoint effort with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
(UNICEF) developed the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" in 1992,
which became the backbone of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).
Following this development, many hospitals and countries intensified their
position towards creating a "breastfeeding oriented" practice. Over the past
two decades, the interest increased in the BFHI and the Ten Steps. However,
alongside the implementation of the initiative, extensive research continues to
evaluate the benefits and dangers of the suggested practices. Hence, it is our
intention to make a critical evaluation of the current BFHI and the Ten Steps
recommendations in consideration of the importance of providing an evidence-
based breastfeeding supported environment for our mothers and infants
Enrique Gomez Pomar
University of Kentucky, USA
Enrique Gomez Pomar, J Nurs Health Stud 2018 Volume: 3
DOI: 10.21767/2574-2825-C4-011
A critical review of the ten steps for successful breastfeeding
and the best approach for breastfeeding decision and success
Biography
Enrique Gomez completed his Medical School in Peru,
Pediatric Residency in St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
in Paterson, NJ and Neonatology fellowship at the University
of Kentucky in Lexington; he has completed Masters’ in
Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He is currently working
as a Neonatologist in Mississippi. He has published in several
peer review journals and it’s currently interested in Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome and in improving breastfeeding rates
and success
enrique.gomez@uky.edu