UC Davis Medical Center has been officially redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.
The certification followed a rigorous review process by Baby-Friendly USA of the Sacramento region's nationally ranked medical center. Accreditation lasts five years — UC Davis Medical Center was first designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital in 2020.
This distinguished honor demonstrates that the medical center continues to adhere to the highest breastfeeding standards of care. These standards are built on practices consistent with the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and is compliant with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, published by the World Health Organization.
UC Davis Medical Center is part of a growing list of roughly 600 Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers in the United States. These facilities provide an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting the patient's right to make the best decision for their baby and themselves.
"We are extremely proud to be recognized for the hard work of our team members throughout the Baby-Friendly process," said Brenda Chagolla, associate chief nursing officer at UC Davis Children's Hospital. "Our team is committed to equip new parents with the support, education and resources needed to successfully initiate breastfeeding and continue breastfeeding when they go home."
Learn more about the breastfeeding support available at UC Davis Children's Hospital.
About Baby-Friendly USA
As the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States, 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 the BFHI in the US. Learn more about Baby-Friendly USA and the BFHI at www.babyfriendlyusa.org.
