Mothers will be supported and encouraged to exclusively breast feed unless medically contraindicated
Parents will be provided with fact sheets regarding breastfeeding in hospital by the attending nursing staff
Where possible, breast feeding mothers are encouraged to remain with their infant throughout their hospital stay in order to facilitate unrestricted breast feeding.
Staff will support them to achieve this goal with practical support such as chairs, drinks and verbal encouragement.
Medication schedules and procedures will be planned to avoid interfering with the breast feeding relationship
Consent is required to give any other fluid including water for an exclusively breastfed infant as this may interfere with BM supply. This is to be documented.
Always indicate in the EMR if the patient is breastfed