baby-friendly hospitals

Baby-friendly hospitals are healthcare facilities committed to supporting new mothers and their infants by promoting practices that enhance breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding. These hospitals follow specific guidelines, such as encouraging immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth, assisting with breastfeeding initiation, and providing ongoing support. The goal is to create a nurturing environment that enables mothers to successfully breastfeed and build a strong connection with their babies, improving health outcomes for both. Certification as "baby-friendly" indicates the hospital has met these international standards set by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.