Ruth Lawrence, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, and author of "Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession"
Trish MacEnroe, Executive Director, Baby Friendly USA
Mary Applegate, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University at Albany School of Public Health, Director, NYS Preventive Medicine Residency Program
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Describe the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Explain why the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are important practices for birthing facilities to adopt
Describe the global Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative