World Health Organization (WHO) Code
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Published in 1981
protesting the unethical and deceptive marketing practices used to
promote infant formula
addresses government and corporate responsibilities for protection of
breastfeeding.
using thawed milk
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, Previously frozen human milk that has been thawed for 24 hours should not
be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours
When selecting an alternative feeding method, clinicians should consider several
criteria:
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a. cost and availability
b. ease of use and cleaning
c. stress to the infant
d. whether adequate milk volume can be fed in 20- 30 minutes
e. whether anticipated use is short- or long-term
f. maternal preference
g. expertise of healthcare staff
h. whether the method enhances development of breastfeeding skills.
Care of containers for storing human milk
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Containers for human milk storage and breast pump milk collection kits
must be completely dismantled, washed in hot soapy water and rinsed or
washed in a dishwasher, and should always be thoroughly air dried or dried
with paper towels. They do not need to be sterilized
BFHI Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
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, 1. Comply with the Code, Have a written breastfeeding policy that is
routinely communicated to all health care staff.
2. Train all health care staff in the skills necessary to implement this policy.
3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of
breastfeeding.
4. Help mothers initiate skin to skin and breastfeeding within one hour of
birth.
5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if
they are separated from their infants.
6. Give infants no food or drink other than breast-milk, unless medically
indicated.
7. Practice rooming in - allow mothers and infants to remain together 24
hours a day.
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants.
10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer
mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or birth center.
Mixing milk:
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Freshly expressed warm milk should not be added to already cooled or
frozen milk, to prevent rewarming of the already stored milk. It is best to
cool down the newly expressed milk first before adding it to older stored
milk.
8 Principles of the CPC
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Published in 1981
protesting the unethical and deceptive marketing practices used to
promote infant formula
addresses government and corporate responsibilities for protection of
breastfeeding.
using thawed milk
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, Previously frozen human milk that has been thawed for 24 hours should not
be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours
When selecting an alternative feeding method, clinicians should consider several
criteria:
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a. cost and availability
b. ease of use and cleaning
c. stress to the infant
d. whether adequate milk volume can be fed in 20- 30 minutes
e. whether anticipated use is short- or long-term
f. maternal preference
g. expertise of healthcare staff
h. whether the method enhances development of breastfeeding skills.
Care of containers for storing human milk
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Containers for human milk storage and breast pump milk collection kits
must be completely dismantled, washed in hot soapy water and rinsed or
washed in a dishwasher, and should always be thoroughly air dried or dried
with paper towels. They do not need to be sterilized
BFHI Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
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, 1. Comply with the Code, Have a written breastfeeding policy that is
routinely communicated to all health care staff.
2. Train all health care staff in the skills necessary to implement this policy.
3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of
breastfeeding.
4. Help mothers initiate skin to skin and breastfeeding within one hour of
birth.
5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if
they are separated from their infants.
6. Give infants no food or drink other than breast-milk, unless medically
indicated.
7. Practice rooming in - allow mothers and infants to remain together 24
hours a day.
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants.
10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer
mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or birth center.
Mixing milk:
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Freshly expressed warm milk should not be added to already cooled or
frozen milk, to prevent rewarming of the already stored milk. It is best to
cool down the newly expressed milk first before adding it to older stored
milk.
8 Principles of the CPC
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