Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Checklist

The checklist is designed to help health facilities assess their current practices and identify areas for improvement in integrating the Ten Steps of Successful Breastfeeding into their services. The checklist covers various aspects of breastfeeding support, including policy and procedure, staff training, antenatal education, and postnatal care. It also assesses the facility's ability to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, including exclusive breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. The document is intended for use by health facility managers, district health offices, and health workers involved in maternal and newborn care.