The baby friendly breast-feeding management course

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Abstract
In 1997 the WHO/UNICEF 18-hour lactation course, known as the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), was launched in the United Kingdom (UK). This course was designed to meet the training needs of National Health Service (NHS) trusts wishing to achieve the WHO/UNICEF baby friendly award. The first six of these courses, run by the University of Central Lancashire in conjunction with UNICEF UK BFI, were evaluated by questionnaire 6months following completion of the course, with both qualitative and quantitative data being collected. The findings showed that course members reported a sustained increase in knowledge, skills and positive attitudes concerning breast-feeding and that the course had increased confidence to actively support breast-feeding mothers and their infants.