For Facilities
More and more birthing facilities in the United States are becoming Baby-Friendly® designated. The pathway to designation provides facilities the opportunity to:- Deliver patient-centered care
- Improve health outcomes for mothers and babies
- Improve patient satisfaction
- Elevate the reputation and standards of the birthing facility
- Develop a professional environment of competence
- Build leadership and teamwork skills among staff
- Improve m-PINC scores rated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Meet Joint Commission maternity care standards for exclusive breast milk feeding
- Meet corporate compliance requirements
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Achieve Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding
