Kaiser, Birth Center are Baby Friendly Sep 5, 2009
Being designated the county s first Baby-Friendly hospital is an incredible honor, and a testament to the commitment our physicians and staff have for making sure our new moms are successful in giving their newborns the healthiest start possible, said Max Villalobos, senior vice president for Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento, in a news release. Research overwhelmingly shows that breastfeeding benefits both mothers and babies, said Joni Wuthrich, director of perinatal services, in a news... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Moms for Moses: 2 dozen women give infant a nurturing, nutritional start Aug 1, 2009
Baby-Friendly USA is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, an international program dedicated to recognizing hospital and birthing facilities that offer an optimal level of care and education in lactation. Orange County has continually scored low for the percentage of mothers that breastfeed compared with other counties throughout California and the nation. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Breastfeeding: Chemical Concentrations Do Not Decrease During Lactation Jul 17, 2009
(May 15, 2007) Being born in a Baby-Friendly hospital gives babies the best possible chance of breastfeeding to six months. This is particularly true for low-income populations and for families from backgrounds. (Science Daily)
A Mother and Daughter Find Life in Bangkok May 6, 2009
Samitivej is the only hospital in Thailand certified by the World Health Organization's Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, which aims to encourage natural childbirth, improve maternal and newborn care, and in particular to increase breast-feeding rates. Nearly 20,000 hospitals around the world are certified. (Slate)
New study finds hospital practices strongly impact breastfeeding rates Mar 20, 2009
The study's findings indicate that many hospitals routinely employ practices that discourage mothers from exclusively breastfeeding, despite large-scale programs, such as the "Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative" launched by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, to encourage breastfeeding. About half (49 percent) of first-time mothers who intended to exclusively breastfeed reported that their babies were given water or formula for supplementation, while 74 percent reported being given free... (EurekAlert!)
