In 1991, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund established a global program called the Baby - Friendly Hospital Initiative, which supports and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother / baby bonding. (rachelsremedy.com)
The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding. (texastenstep.org)
According to Baby Friendly USA, these facilities offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. (health.com)