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Pregnancy, birth and the first year in West Virginia, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Baby-Friendly Hospitals

Baby-Friendly Hospitals in West Virginia

Baby-Friendly Hospitals are committed to supporting mothers and newborns by promoting breastfeeding and fostering early bonding. These hospitals follow specific guidelines designed to help mothers initiate breastfeeding, offer lactation support, and encourage skin-to-skin contact to ensure the best start for babies.

Hospitals earn the Baby-Friendly designation through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) by meeting rigorous standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. As of the latest available information, the following hospital in West Virginia has achieved Baby-Friendly designation:

In West Virginia, several hospitals have earned the Baby-Friendly designation. To find them, click here

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