LiveSmart: Breastfeeding Benefits Baby and Mom
In advance of Mother's Day, we offer best wishes to moms everywhere, and celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding to both moms and their babies. [...]
Sandra Michael
St. Peter’s Recognized as a ‘Best Hospital for Maternity Care’ by U.S. News
St. Peter’s Hospital was recently recognized as a 'Best Hospital for Maternity Care' by U.S. News & World Report. [...]
St. Peter’s Hospital Receives National Distinction for Maternity Care
The Women's and Children's Center at St. Peter’s Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter’s Health Partners, has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by BlueShield of Northeastern New York, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. [...]
St. Peter’s Hospital Celebrates Record Number of Births in 2019
On December 17, the Women's and Children's department at St. Peter's Hospital delivered its 3,000th baby of 2019. That's the largest number of babies ever delivered in one year at the hospital, and is also believed to be the largest number of deliveries in one year at any facility in the Capital Region. [...]
LiveSmart: Awareness, Support Crucial in Coping with Pregnancy and Infant Loss
When a pregnancy or birth ends in loss, the grief is often overwhelming. Where can you turn for the emotional help you need? [...]
WNYT: Mom’s Idea Brings Comfort to Parents of Newborns with Big Challenges
WNYT NewsChannel 13 aired a story on a local volunteer effort that benefits families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Peter's Hospital. [...]
Mom Gives Back to NICU with “Brinley’s Bags”
A former patient of St. Peter's Hospital is giving back, gifting families in the NICU with Brinley's Bags. The bags are full of personal care items, snacks, journals, and a message of hope. [...]
Donation of “Cuddle Cot” Brings Compassion, Comfort to Grieving Parents
On August 9, a ceremony was held to bless the new Cuddle Cot donated to St. Peter's Hospital, and to thank the donors for their compassionate contribution. [...]
Daily Gazette: New Baby Cafe in Schenectady, St. Peter’s Hospital Designated Baby-Friendly
The Daily Gazette published a column that discusses the new SPHP-sponsored Baby Café in Schenectady, as well as St. Peter's Hospital's first-in-the-region achievement of earning "Baby-Friendly" designation. [...]
Ulster Publishing: The Face of Birthing Has Radically Changed
Sandra Michael, MST, BSN, RN, SNT, CLC, the manager of Community Integration and Lactation Services for the Women’s and Children’s Services division at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently interviewed about the hospital's “Baby-Friendly” initiative. [...]
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