Table 2 Breastfeeding outcomes and supports.
From: A statewide review of postnatal care in private hospitals in Victoria, Australia
Factor | Private hospitals (n = 14) | Public hospitals* (n = 66) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | n | % | n | % |
Accredited as 'baby friendly' (BFHI])** | 2 | 14 | 19 | 28 |
Hospital has breastfeeding policy | 13 | 93 | 59 | 89 |
Optional individual LC*** consultation in hospital | 9 | 64 | 33 | 50 |
Breastfeeding/day stay clinic | 10 | 71 | 35 | 53 |
| Â | Median % | range | Median % | range |
Proportion women breastfeeding on discharge (private n = 10, public n = 49) | 93 | (82-98) | 90 | (51-100) |