Congratulations to Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s OBGYN Sexual Reproductive Ambulatory Center for being designated as a New York State Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly Practice by the New York State Department of Health.
The designation is for the next five years and indicates that the hospital is certified as baby-friendly for its outpatient services. The distinguished Baby-Friendly designation means that Flushing Hospital is committed to upholding the strict breastfeeding/chestfeeding and maternal care guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), while adhering to the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” and educate families to make informed decisions about infant feeding. The promotion and support of breastfeeding begin during preconception and continue through the prenatal and postpartum phases, encompassing the ongoing care of the pregnant person, the infant, and the family. Led by Lactation Coordinator Ario Pierre-Sutton of the Medisys Allure (Advancing Lactation Learning and Understanding in a Respectful Environment) Program, lactation consultants and interns can spend time with patients and teach nurses the best ways to help breastfeeding patients. The designation also allowed the hospital to upgrade lactation rooms and provide Mamava Lactation Pods to the pediatric center, where mothers can breastfeed safely.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of New York’s parents and infants for the next five years and beyond.