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LiveSmart: Think “Baby-Friendly” When Welcoming Your New Baby

January 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.”

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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.

St. Peter’s Hospital Receives “Baby-Friendly” Designation

December 5, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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