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Journal Abstract of the Month for October 2000

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2000 May;154(5):474-7

Title: "Effect of the Baby-Friendly Initiative on Infant Abandonment in a Russian Hospital"
Authors: Natalya M. Lvoff, Victor Lvoff and Marshall H. Klaus. 

Summary: The authors' conclusion is that encouraging early mother-infant contact with suckling and rooming-in may provide a simple, low-cost method for reducing infant abandonment.

CBI Keywords: Abuse, BFHI (for Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative), Attachment Mother/Baby, Suckling.