Abstract:IntroductionIncreasing breastfeeding is a public health priority supported by strong evidence. In 2009, New York passed Public Health Law § 2505–a, requiring that hospitals support the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) recommended “Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding” (Ten Steps). This legislation strengthened and codified existing New York State’s hospital perinatal regulations. The purpose of this study was to assess hospital policy compliance with New York laws and regulations related to breastfeeding.… Show more
“…1 Breastfeeding is beneficial to the child as it is natural with optimal nutrients and has several protective factors against infections. 2 Breastfeeding is eco-friendly and is advantageous to mother, as it reduces the time of bleeding during postnatal period and decreases the risk for malignancies, as well as to the community.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…2 Breastfeeding is eco-friendly and is advantageous to mother, as it reduces the time of bleeding during postnatal period and decreases the risk for malignancies, as well as to the community. 1 The National Family health Survey-3, in India, had revealed that only 46% of children are exclusively breastfed in the 0-1 month age group. 3 In India about 2.4 million children die each year of which two-thirds are associated with infant feeding practices which are inappropriate.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…2016 Aug;3(3):810-814 International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | July-September 2016 | Vol 3 | Issue 3 Page 811 policies. 1,9,10,11,13 This study is aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards exclusive breastfeeding and to find out the predictors of failure of establishment of exclusive breastfeeding in first six months. Information about breastfeeding practices in such population will be useful for policy makers and for Interventional programs.…”
“…1 Breastfeeding is beneficial to the child as it is natural with optimal nutrients and has several protective factors against infections. 2 Breastfeeding is eco-friendly and is advantageous to mother, as it reduces the time of bleeding during postnatal period and decreases the risk for malignancies, as well as to the community.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Breastfeeding is eco-friendly and is advantageous to mother, as it reduces the time of bleeding during postnatal period and decreases the risk for malignancies, as well as to the community. 1 The National Family health Survey-3, in India, had revealed that only 46% of children are exclusively breastfed in the 0-1 month age group. 3 In India about 2.4 million children die each year of which two-thirds are associated with infant feeding practices which are inappropriate.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2016 Aug;3(3):810-814 International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | July-September 2016 | Vol 3 | Issue 3 Page 811 policies. 1,9,10,11,13 This study is aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards exclusive breastfeeding and to find out the predictors of failure of establishment of exclusive breastfeeding in first six months. Information about breastfeeding practices in such population will be useful for policy makers and for Interventional programs.…”
“…The New York WIC program has a long history of promoting breastfeeding as a strategy to prevent childhood obesity †† . Moreover, New York and local governments enacted legislation ( 3 ) and the Latch-On §§ initiative to improve support of breastfeeding. The substantial progress in breastfeeding measures among New York WIC infants likely reflects the collective efforts at national, state and local levels.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The decision to continue breastfeeding is influenced by a combination of demographic, socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural, and environmental factors ( 3 , 6 – 8 ). The findings in this study indicate potential conceptual or methodological limitations in existing initiatives to promote duration and exclusivity.…”
Between 2009 and 2014, NY hospitals reported increased barriers and a reduction in professional lactation support, which may have contributed to the limited improvements in breastfeeding support.
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