What is the Breastfeeding Friendly Clinic Initiative (BFCI)?
- Endorsement program for outpatient health clinics to promote breastfeeding friendly practices as guided by major medical organizations, public health officials, and national guidelines
- Based on Baby-Friendly® USA Principles
- Utilizes the California 9-steps to Breastfeeding-Friendly Clinics guidelines
- Utilizes a “4E” implementation pathway
What will NMBTF offer clinics?
• Direct one-on-one assistance from NMBTF staff
throughout process, like the Baby-Friendly® Hospital
Initiative
• Grants to clinics to assist with data collection, IT
changes, teaching materials, billing/coding assistance
• Collaboration with other institutions, including
partners from other states
• Specific Endorsement & other benefits to be
determined
How do I learn more?
Contact siboney@breastfeedingnm.org or visit our
website at breastfeedingnm.org.
What has worked and what lessons have already been learned?
• There are many guidelines available, but not many
implementation tools
• Training seems to have been successful in several
cities
• Data collection is a barrier for clinics
• Financial sustainability (e.g. billing/coding) is a barrier
CLC/CBS Schoarship Recipients
What are the objectives of BFCI?
• To increase the initiation and duration of
chest/breastfeeding families in New Mexico
• To improve postpartum care in New Mexico
• To increase the number of clinics in New Mexico with
immediate lactation resources
• To improve health care provider education about
chest/breastfeeding, lactation, and supplementation
options
• To promote chest/breastfeeding as cultural norm
throughout clinic practices in New Mexico