Abstract

The gold standard recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for newborns during the first six months of life is exclusive breastfeeding. Gain insight on how one post partum unit implemented a low cost quality initiative that enhanced the exclusive breastfeeding rates.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Felicitas Cacal, DNP, MSN, RN; Michelle Krok, BSN; Heidi Costenaro, AS -- Women and Infants, Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Phi Pi

Lead Author Affiliation

Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Delayed Bathing, Gentle Transition, Quiet Time

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The impact of the gentle transition initiative on exclusive breastfeeding rates

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The gold standard recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for newborns during the first six months of life is exclusive breastfeeding. Gain insight on how one post partum unit implemented a low cost quality initiative that enhanced the exclusive breastfeeding rates.