The guidelines according to baby friendly hospital initiative includes all of the following, except:

A. Encourage breast feeding on demand

B. Mothers and infant to be together for 24 hrs a day

C. Mothers should initiate breast - feeding within 4 hrs of normal delivery

D. Newborn infants should not be given food or drink other than breast milk

Correct Answer: Mothers should initiate breast - feeding within 4 hrs of normal delivery

Description: According to BFHI (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative), the mother should initiate breast-feeding within the first hour of bih in normal delivery and within 4 hours following caesarean section. Ref: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 19th Edition, Page 444; Pediatric Primary Care By Catherine E. Burns, 5th Edition, Chapter 11

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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