The impact of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding rates at maternity units in France.

Andrea Guajardo-VillarCamille PelatBeatrice BlondelElodie LebretonVirginie DemiguelBenoit SalanaveAyoub MithaHugo PilkingtonNolwenn Regnaultnull null

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2024)

Mothers delivering in BFHI-accredited maternity units had higher exclusive breastfeeding rates and lower mixed breastfeeding rates than those delivering in non-accredited maternity units. The positive impact of the BFHI was stronger among low-birthweight neonates, who are less often breastfed, helping reduce the gap for this vulnerable group while favouring mothers with higher education levels.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
healthcare
quality improvement
low birth weight
emergency department
gestational age
adverse drug
preterm birth
acute care
electronic health record