The Seven Point Plan
The Seven Point Plan for the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding in Community Health Services.
- Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all staff and volunteers.
- Train all health care providers in the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the breastfeeding policy.
- Inform pregnant women and their families about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.
- Support mothers to establish and maintain exclusive breastfeeding to six months.
- Encourage sustained breastfeeding beyond six months with appropriate introduction of complementary foods.
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere for breastfeeding families.
- Promote collaboration between health care providers, breastfeeding support groups and the local community.
Adapted with permission from:
UNICEF UK Baby-Friendly™ Initiative, 1999
