Historically, mothers and babies were separate in maternity settings so that mothers could get their rest after delivering the baby. (aimsireland.ie)
Whilst early breastfeeding experiences can be heavily dominated by birth experiences and birth practices within maternity settings, they are not the sole contributer to long - term breastfeeding success. (aimsireland.ie)
DNPAO supports evidence - based practices for prenatal and maternity settings known as the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (Ten Steps) and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), an effort to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that complete the Ten Steps. (empowerbreastfeeding.org)