Implementation of Step 7 of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in Finland: Rooming-in according to mothers and maternity-ward staff

Introduction Rooming-in is an evidence-based practice during which postpartum mothers and infants stay together. Rooming-in benefits both the mother and infant, and is especially important for breastfeeding. This study aims to describe rooming-in (Step 7 of the BFHI), according to mothers and matern...

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Main Authors: Mervi Hakala, Pirjo Kaakinen, Maria Kääriäinen, Risto Bloigu, Leena Hannula, Satu Elo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-08-01
Series:European Journal of Midwifery
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/ejm/Implementation-of-step-seven-of-the-Baby-Friendly-Hospital-Initiative-BFHI-in-Finland,93771,0,2.html