Petaluma Valley Hospital Committed to Breastfeeding Excellence

Petaluma Valley Hospital Committed to Breastfeeding Excellence

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

In 2021, Petaluma Valley Hospital was re-designated as a Baby-Friendly hospital by Baby-Friendly USA.

Achievement of the Baby-Friendly Re-Designation is not an easy task. The U.S. Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria are based on the global criteria for the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). The global program was established in 1991 to encourage the broad-scale implementation of the Ten Steps To Successful Breastfeeding and the International Code of marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. The criteria are challenging, as they are designed to set the standards for the best possible breastfeeding support for mother and infant in the maternity setting.

Recently, Baby-Friendly reached out to caregivers at PVH to discuss the incredible success of the breastfeeding program at the hospital. Click here to learn more.

Caritas Homes officially opens, providing affordable housing to those in need
9/15/2023
Providence gave $2.2 million to fund these housing units in 2022.
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Earns Distinction for High Performance in Maternity Care
9/14/2023
Hospital makes Cal Hospital Compare Honor Roll for reducing C-section rates among first-time mothers.
U.S. News & World Report Names Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Among Best Hospitals for Napa, Sonoma
8/3/2023
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital ranks as one of the “Best Regional Hospitals” in the Napa-Sonoma region and was named “High Performing” hospital in seven common procedures or conditions.
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial receives national recognition for stroke care
7/24/2023
We are excited to share that Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.