The NICU Breastfeeding Committee (BFC) was the driving force behind the initiative. The BFC is a multidisciplinary team comprising key stakeholders, including bedside nurses who are primarily certified lactation counselors (CLC), hospital based International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), NICU dietitians, physicians, neonatal nurse practitioners, the unit-based educator, NICU parents, and the NICU quality specialist. The NICU quality specialist, a registered nurse with NICU experience and certification in health care quality, functioned as the team lead and ensures monthly meetings are structured and goal oriented