The Influence of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and Maternity Care Practices on Breastfeeding Outcomes.

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched in 1991 to promote breastfeeding through hospital policy. Researchers have reported breastfeeding improvements after hospitals became "Baby-Friendly." In Hong Kong, the first public hospital was designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital in 2016.