The impact of the gentle transition initiative on exclusive breastfeeding rates
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Felicitas Cacal, DNP, MSN, RN; Michelle Krok, BSN; Heidi Costenaro, AS -- Women and Infants, Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
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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.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Type | Poster |
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Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Delayed Bathing; Gentle Transition; Quiet Time |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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