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Table 1 World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) policy and process implementation indicators

From: Investing in breastfeeding – the world breastfeeding costing initiative

Indicators

1.

National policy, program and coordination

2.

Baby friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) (Ten steps to successful breastfeeding)

3.

Implementation of the WHO International code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes (International code)

4.

Maternity protection

5.

Health and nutrition care system (in support of breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding)

6.

Maternal support and community outreach/community-based support for the pregnant and breastfeeding mother

7.

Information support

8.

Infant feeding and HIV

9.

Infant feeding during emergencies

10.

Mechanisms of monitoring and evaluation systems