What does Republic Act No. 10028 amend?

Republic Act No. 10028, also known as the "Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009," amends the Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992. This act aims to promote and protect breastfeeding and provides a framework for the establishment of a supportive environment for mothers to breastfeed their infants.

By amending the existing Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act, Republic Act No. 10028 strengthens the provisions related to the promotion of breastfeeding and establishes guidelines that healthcare facilities must follow. It emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding in the early months of a child's life and the necessity for hospitals to support mothers in initiating breastfeeding right after birth through practices like rooming-in, where the mother and infant are kept together to encourage bonding and breastfeeding.

The amendment reflects a growing recognition of the numerous health benefits associated with breastfeeding for both babies and mothers, as well as the need to create supportive policies that encourage this practice.