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Baby Center at AdventHealth wins 'Baby Friendly' honor

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 11, 2022

The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States, Advent announced.

The honor demonstrates that AdventHealth Hendersonville is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund for optimal infant feeding support in the precious first days of a newborn’s life.

The positive health effects of breastfeeding are well documented and widely recognized by health authorities throughout the world. For example, the U.S. surgeon general’s 2011 Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding stated that “Breast milk is uniquely suited to the human infant’s nutritional needs and is a live substance with unparalleled immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that protect against a host of illnesses and diseases for both mothers and children.”

AdventHealth Hendersonville joins a growing list of more than 20,000 Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers throughout the world. These facilities provide an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting every woman’s right to make the best decision for herself and her family.

“Earning this recognition is the result of the hard work and focus of the incredible team at The Baby Place,” said Chloe Harden. RN, COB, director of The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville. “Our nurses are committed to make sure every mom who delivers at The Baby Place has the support, education and resources to help her and her baby get the best, healthiest start in life.”

The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville offers a comprehensive, whole-person approach to maternity care. Mothers can trust our board-certified OB/GYN physicians, expert pediatric providers, and specialty-trained nursing staff to help guide and support them through their labor and delivery experience.