10 Steps Learning Collaborative for Birth Centers
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The learning collaborative is designed for leadership and staff in hospitals and free-standing Birth Centers including:
nursing staff
medical providers
lactation professionals
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Meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Identify resources and share progress on the 10 Steps
New teams will have one-on-one onboarding via video conference
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Mini-grant funds available for participating birth centers can support training, educational materials, travel or data analysis. These funds cannot be used for Baby-Friendly USA fees.
About the Minnesota Breastfeeding Friendly Ten Steps
The Minnesota Breastfeeding Friendly Birth Center Recognition Program is aligned with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, founded by the WHO/UNICEF, to optimize infant feeding practices.
21% of MN hospitals (32% of MN births) are on record utilizing these infant feeding best practices.
These facilities have demonstrated improved chest/breastfeeding outcomes.
Review the guidelines for the Minnesota Breastfeeding Friendly Birth Center Recognition Program