Wellness
LiveSmart: Give the Gift of Healing with Placenta Donation
If you are having a planned C-section delivery, the birth of your baby has the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the gift of placenta donation. […]
birth
SPHP in the News
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. […]
SPHP in the News
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. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Think “Baby-Friendly” When Welcoming Your New Baby
For expectant moms, determining who will be a part of your birthing team is a big decision. Choosing the right caregivers and location for your birth can be difficult; a good place to start is to ask if the hospital you are considering is “Baby-Friendly.” […]
News
St. Peter’s Hospital Receives “Baby-Friendly” Designation
St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn the international “Baby-Friendly” designation. The prestigious designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. […]