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Gynaecology and obstetrics

UZ Leuven, a mother and baby-friendly hospital

By complying to the conditions and meeting the objectives set by UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the care of mothers and babies, we have earned international recognition since 2008: the BFHI (Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative) certificate. These conditions help give every baby, from birth, the best chance of optimal health. We follow the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding drafted by the WHO and UNICEF to give every baby the best possible start. Our hospital also has mother-friendly initiatives, and we observe the international code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes.

UZ Leuven, a mother and baby-friendly hospital

Baby-friendly hospital

Since 2008, UZ Leuven has held the international baby-friendly hospital quality label of the BFHI (Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative). This means we meet the requirements that give every baby, right from birth, the best possible chances for optimal health.

Mother-friendly initiatives

We want the best care for mothers and mothers-to-be, which is why we have developed several mother-friendly initiatives.

10 key steps for successful breastfeeding

We follow the ten key steps for successful breastfeeding from the World Health Organization and UNICEF to give every baby the best possible start.

The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

We observe the international code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes. Among other things, we do not promote infant formula or provide free samples of it.
Last edit: 18 june 2024