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Minnesota Breastfeeding Friendly Maternity Center Designation
STEP 8 Application
To apply for completion of STEP 8:
Complete this form electronically using Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader 10.0 or later.
Save this PDF form to your computer and submit by email as an attachment to
[email protected], along with the Cover Sheet, any supporting documentation,
and the other applications for additional steps that your facility has completed. See the
Application Instructions on the MDH web page for more details.
Note: When asked to attach a document or enter text, it is acceptable to provide a link to
a current web page. An attachment is also an acceptable alternative to entering text
directly on this form. For all attachments, provide a file name and a brief description in
the Supporting Documents Table at the end of this application form.
STEP 8: Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
All mothers (regardless of feeding choice) are taught to recognize their infant's early
feeding cues, to feed their babies as often and for as long as the babies want to do so,
waking them if needed, and to hold their baby close and make eye contact while feeding.
Mothers who choose to feed their infants formula are educated on the safe preparation
of infant formula (based on WHO and/or CDC) and infant feeding equipment. Maternity
care providers teach these topics to at least 80% of mothers.
NOTE: Facilities that are interested in pursuing designation from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.
should refer to their specific guidelines and criteria here.
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8.1 a. What percent of mothers are taught how to recognize the cues that
indicate their infants are hungry?
%
Provide copies of educational materials used.
b. This percentage is based on:
an Estimate - Explain Method:
a Patient Chart Review
an Alternative System - Specify:
8.2 a. What percent of mothers are encouraged to feed their babies as
often and for as long as the babies want to do so?
%
Provide copies of educational materials used.
b. This percentage is based on:
an Estimate - Explain Method:
a Patient Chart Review
an Alternative System - Specify:
8.3 a. What percent of mothers are advised that if their infants sleep too
long they should wake their infants for feedings?
%
Provide copies of educational materials used.
b. This percentage is based on:
an Estimate - Explain Method:
a Patient Chart Review
an Alternative System - Specify:
8.4 a. What percent of mothers choosing to feed their infants formula are
educated on the safe preparation of infant formula and infant feeding
equipment?
Provide copies of educational materials used.
%
b. This percentage is based on:
an Estimate - Explain Method:
a Patient Chart Review
an Alternative System - Specify:
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STEP 8: Supporting Documents Table
File Name
Brief Description
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