The Global Standard requirement as I understand is 75% of mothers breastfeeding at
discharge.  This has seemed very daunting in the UK, and the UK UNICEF committee has
got agreement for a UK Standard, which is 50% bf at discharge.  Included is a commitment to
work towards full Global status within a set time frame.  I have heard that some hospitals are
finding the process a useful quality tool.

I understand another requirement is no abm money, samples, free abm etc. This is perhaps
less of a problem in the UK where for soem years now hospitals have been required to pay
commercial rates for the abm they need.  The calendars, weight charts etc is another story.

I have heard someone say that if you implement the 10 steps the 75% will follow naturally.  I
don't know of any evidence to support this, but pass it on for your interest.


Mary Broadfoot, Scotland
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