Fact Sheet
NWA Statement on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
By National WIC Association
NWA urges all birthing hospitals and facilities adopt the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to ensure delivery of high-quality care to all mothers and babies. In endorsing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, NWA seeks to highlight WIC’s role as an advocate and resource for breastfeeding promotion and support.
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Date Added
April 24, 2019
Citation
National WIC Association (2011). Available online: https://media.nwica.org/babyfriendlyhospitalinitiativesa.pdf
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