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Key Answers
1. BFI is defined as having initiated breastfeeding if, within the first 48
hours of birth, either she puts the baby to the breast or the baby is
given any of the mothers breast milk.
2. PURPOSE OF BFI
• protects the newborn from acquiring infection and reduces
newborn mortality
• facilitates emotional bonding of the mother and the baby and
has a positive impact on duration of exclusive breastfeeding.
References
Abdullah, Sarsono, Slamet Basuki, Ikhwan Muslim, Sophian Fanany, dan
Sinta Silaswaty. dkk. 2018. Basic Communication for Midwifery
Students. Edisi pertama, cetakan 1. Tanggerang: Penerbit FKIP
Universitas Muhammadiyah Tanggerang.
Medforth, J., Battersby, S., Evans, M., Marsh, B., & Walker, A. 2011.
Oxford Handbook of Midwifery. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/midwifery