Baby-Friendly USA, the accrediting body and national authority for the U.S. Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, has redesignated Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center as Baby-Friendly Hospitals.
This designation demonstrates these hospitals are adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding moms and babies. Baby-Friendly Hospitals provide an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting every woman’s right to make the best decision for herself and her family.
As the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the U.S., Baby-Friendly USA is responsible for upholding the highest standards in infant feeding care by coordinating and conducting all activities necessary to confer the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation and ensure the widespread adoption of BFHI in the U.S.
