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How are hospitals assessed in their support for breastfeeding?

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How are hospitals assessed in their support for breastfeeding?

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Through the World Health Organisation (WHO), a program of hospital accreditation has been developed. A “Baby Friendly Accredited Hospital” is one where midwives and other health professionals demonstrate a commitment to support, promote and protect breastfeeding. Not all hospitals providing maternity services in Victoria have achieved this accreditation. However, all maternity hospitals in Victoria annually assess and report to the Department of Human Services on their services against the criteria set for the WHO “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding”. A list of hospitals in Victoria which have achieved the internationally recognised Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation is available at Australian College of Midwives Incorporated, Baby Friendly Health Initiative: BFHI Hospitals.