Since BFHI began, more than 152 countries
around the world have implemented the initiative.9 BFHI promotes a multi-level, multi-sector approach which, together with legislation regarding statutory
maternity leave and
protection of the breastfeeding rights of women in the workplace and enforcement of the Code of marketing of breast milk substitutes, is essential to effectively promote, protect and support breastfeeding.6 Monitoring and re-assessment of BFHI facilities are important as the initiative expands.