WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

The BFHI is a WHO/UNICEF global initiative to promote best practice for breastfeeding worldwide.  This is summarised in the core principles of BFHI through the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (revised in 2018 and adapted for Aotearoa NZ).

The following links are to the WHO/UNICEF documents and guidelines for implemention of the Ten Steps:

The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

Implementation Guidance: Protectng, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services: the revised Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative