Implantation of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative at a University Hospital

Authors

  • Marli T. Oliveira Vannuchi Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Andreza Daher Delfino Sentone Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Carlos Augusto Monteiro Universidade de São Paulo
  • Marina Ferreira Réa Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.2002v23n1p11

Keywords:

Baby, Breast-feeding, Early wean.

Abstract

The goals of this article are to describe the “Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative” implantation at the University Hospital of Northern Paraná, situated in Londrina, and point out the difficulties and advantages of this process. The methodology consisted of two inquiries based on the “Tem steps for the success of breast feeding” which were carried out before and after the “Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative” implantation at the hospital. The inquiry carried out after the implantation at the hospital showed the accomplishment of the ten steps and the significant increase of the levels of exclusive breast-feeding (6,7% to 95%). Considering that this work was developed at a school hospital, it was a great challenge for the health professional group, showing changes in behavior and breast-feeding practices, therefore, resulting in an important increase of breast-feeding levels.

 

Author Biographies

Marli T. Oliveira Vannuchi, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Professora Doutora do Departamento de Enfermagem da UEL. Membro do Banco de Leite do HURNP e da Rede IBFAN.

Andreza Daher Delfino Sentone, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Enfermeira Chefe da Divisão Materno-Infantil do HURNP.

Carlos Augusto Monteiro, Universidade de São Paulo

 

Professora Doutora do Instituto de Saúde de São Paulo.

Marina Ferreira Réa, Universidade de São Paulo

 

Professor Titular do Departamento de Nutrição da Faculdade de Saúde Pública da USP

Published

2004-07-15

How to Cite

1.
Vannuchi MTO, Sentone ADD, Monteiro CA, Réa MF. Implantation of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative at a University Hospital. Semin. Cienc. Biol. Saude [Internet]. 2004 Jul. 15 [cited 2024 Aug. 24];23(1):11-8. Available from: https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/seminabio/article/view/3689

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