S.C.R. No. 21 Summary

• Encourages hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to adopt policies and procedures that promote breastfeeding among mothers and infants
• Recommends specific breastfeeding support measures including seeking "Baby Friendly Hospital" designation from the United Nations Children's Fund and World Health Organization
• Calls for development of breastfeeding education programs for women covering health benefits and lactation support
• Requires breastfeeding education and training for health care professionals providing maternal and child care services
• Directs provision of lactation consultant access to new mothers in birthing facilities