This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:
Data Set / Collection |
Valid From |
Valid To |
NCCHD |
|
|
MI ds |
1st April 2016 |
|
Did the Mother intend to breastfeed the baby at birth?
For NCCHD:
Values are Y or N.
FOR MI ds:
Format: 1 digit numeric
Value |
Meaning |
1 |
Yes – includes mothers who are expressing / intend to express breast milk for their baby |
2 |
No |
9 |
Not Known – for example, baby is immediately transferred to neonatal intensive care at another healthcare provider and breastfeeding intention was not established prior to birth |