Doctors Hospital First in CSRA to Be Designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital
Press release from the issuing company
Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
Doctors Hospital is the first hospital in the CSRA and only the third in Georgia to be designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital.
This important designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding.
“We are excited to offer women and their families the first Baby-Friendly hospital in the area,” said Annette Repko, RN, Director of Women’s Services at Doctors Hospital. “We believe our approach to mother/baby bonding and breastfeeding will lead to healthier babies.”
Doctors hospital had to meet numerous criteria, and undergo an onsite assessment, to earn the designation, which is for five years.
There are 247 Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers in the U.S.
