Improving breastfeeding support through the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital and Community Initiatives: a scoping review

• Main Authors: Aisling Walsh (Author), Pieternella Pieterse (Author), Nita Mishra (Author), Ellen Chirwa (Author), Maria Chikalipo (Author), Chimwemwe Msowoya (Author), Ciara Keating (Author), Anne Matthews (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Improved breastfeeding practices have the potential to save the lives of over 823,000 children under 5 years old globally every year. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global campaign by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund, wh...