What should Early Discharge Programs be
based on?
- appropriate discharge determined by individual assessment
rather than prescribed times that meet the institutional needs.
- effective breastfeeding support, protection and promotion
through the implementation of the "Ten Steps" and the
"Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative".
- good communication and cooperation between hospital and community
services.
- referral to accessable community services such as mother
to mother support groups, public health programs.
- written information given to all mothers on the signs of
breastfeeding well and where to get help.
- families having birth weight and discharge weight information
and a clear understanding of how they will feed their baby.
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