Women & Infants Hospital Re-Designated as Baby-Friendly USA Hospital

(Providence, RI) – Women & Infants Hospital is re-designated as a Baby Friendly USA Hospital. This certification recognizes that WIH practices all “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes.

“Women & Infants Hospital is proud to continue our designation as a Baby-Friendly USA hospital. This is a significant achievement for our team who works so hard to maintain world-class care for our patients and families,” said Shannon R. Sullivan, president and COO, Women & Infants Hospital. “This re-designation shows our unwavering commitment to ensuring a healthy start for our newborns.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global initiative to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding and promote the best, evidence-based feeding practices for all babies.

Women & Infants has proudly been designated as Baby-Friendly since 2015. Care New England’s Kent Hospital is also designated as a Baby-Friendly USA hospital.