Baby-Friendly Hospital designation

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:aims_to_create_a_supportive_environment_for breastfeeding mothers
gptkbp:aims_to_improve infant morbidity and mortality
infant health outcomes
gptkbp:designated_as can be revoked if standards are not maintained
gptkbp:encourages_hospitals_to train staff on breastfeeding support
gptkbp:encourages_hospitals_to_establish breastfeeding support groups
gptkbp:funding community involvement in breastfeeding support
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baby-Friendly Hospital designation
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:initiatives improve maternal and child health globally
gptkbp:is_a_designation_that_can_enhance hospital reputation
gptkbp:is_a_designation_that_promotes family-centered care
gptkbp:is_a_designation_that_reflects hospital commitment to breastfeeding education
gptkbp:is_a_designation_that_signifies commitment to breastfeeding support
excellence in maternal and infant care.
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for improving child health services
gptkbp:is_a_global_program_that supports breastfeeding practices
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding
gptkbp:is_a_recognition_that_hospitals_can_achieve_by meeting specific criteria
gptkbp:is_a_voluntary_program_that hospitals can apply for
gptkbp:is_associated_with greater community awareness of breastfeeding benefits
higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding
increased maternal satisfaction
lower healthcare costs due to healthier infants
reduced rates of infant formula use
gptkbp:is_awarded_to_hospitals_that provide optimal care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies
gptkbp:is_based_on_evidence_that breastfeeding benefits both mother and child
gptkbp:is_designed_to_help_hospitals implement evidence-based practices
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by self-assessment and external assessment
compliance with the Ten Steps
gptkbp:is_incorporated_in child health
gptkbp:is_linked_to better health outcomes for mothers and infants
improved maternal mental health
increased breastfeeding duration
increased breastfeeding initiation rates
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Baby-Friendly_Hospital_Initiative
gptkbp:is_part_of_a_global_effort_to improve breastfeeding rates
gptkbp:is_part_of_a_movement_to normalize breastfeeding in public
gptkbp:is_recognized_as_a_best_practice_for maternity care
gptkbp:is_recognized_as_a_standard_for quality maternity care
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNICEF
over 150 countries
health organizations worldwide
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:healthcare_professionals
government health agencies
gptkbp:launched_in gptkb:1991
gptkbp:part_of reduce childhood obesity
gptkbp:promotes breastfeeding
gptkbp:requires_hospitals_to_implement Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
gptkbp:requires_hospitals_to_provide breastfeeding education to mothers
gptkbp:strategic_goals empower women in their breastfeeding choices
promote maternal and child health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Women_&_Infants_Hospital
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5