WARRINGTON Hospital has scooped a prestigious Unicef award for improving breastfeeding rates and improving care for mothers.
The hospital has been given the charity’s Baby Friendly Award having taken part in their Baby Friendly Initiative – a global programme which encourages health services to improve the care provided to mothers and babies.
The award has been given to the hospital after an assessment showed that recognised best practice standards are in place.
Rachael Browning, head of midwifery at Warrington Hospital, said: “We decided to join forces with Unicef’s Baby Friendly Initiative to increase breastfeeding rates and to improve care for all mothers at Warrington Hospital.
“Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses including gastroenteritis and repiratory infections in infancy as well as asthma, cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life.
“We also know that breastfeeding reduces the mother’s risk of some cancers although mums might be more interested in hearing that it is easier, cheaper and simply less hassle than bottle feeding.”
In the UK, the initiative works with public services to protect, promote and support breastfeeding to strengthen mother-baby and family relationships.
Sue Ashmore, Baby Friendly Initiative programme director, said: “We are delighted that Warrington Hospital has achieved full baby friendly status.
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