BFHI Documents
The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is part of the Baby Friendly Aotearoa Programme. The BFHI criteria for Aotearoa New Zealand are based on the UNICEF/WHO Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative: Revised and Updated 2018. The global assessment tool forms the basis of the audit and accreditation procedure for all countries. In New Zealand amendments and clarifications to the accreditation documents have been made and the format of the documents differ.
The BFHI documents for New Zealand are presented in three sections.
Below the full document is available as a downloadable PDF, or alternatively, each part is available as a stand-alone PDF.
Section One: General Information
Part 1: Background and Baby Friendly Implementation in Aotearoa New Zealand
Section Two: BFHI Service Provider Information
Part 3A: Background Information for BFHI Audit
Part 3B: Pre-Audit Questionnaire
Part 4: Breastfeeding Resources for Aotearoa New Zealand
Part 6: Audit Questions Outline
Section Three: Auditor Information
Guide for External Auditors (only availabe to NZBA auditors)
Throughout the various parts in the document there are research findings to support the BFHI programme. All reference articles used can be found in Part 4: Breastfeeding Resources for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Details here on:
Getting Started for a new Service
The Baby Friendly Hospital Accreditation Process
If you have any questions please contact NZBA BFI Coordinator: [email protected]