>My question still remains: if most of
the babies in a country are born in the community or at home what value is
there in supporting the BFHI.<

In the UK UNICEF have launched the 'Seven Point plan in the Community' In
addition to the Ten Steps criteria for hospitals.  These seven points measure
whether a community facility (usually a clinic in the UK) is Baby Friendly.
Because most babies are born in hospital, this is about supporting bf after the
first bit of initiating bf, but the principle could be similar where women give
birth in community settings / home.

Unicef UK do a leaflet detailing this -- don't know if it is available
internationally.

Magda Sachs
Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK

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