Gwinnett Medical designated ‘Baby-Friendly.’ What does that mean?

Gwinnett Medical Center’s Women’s Pavilion has been named a “Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility” by Baby-Friendly USA.

The designation recognizes the Women's Pavilion's policies that support breastfeeding mothers and their new babies, according to a hospital release. The program is based on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

“Achieving Baby-Friendly Designation is a result of years of preparation; making small changes along the way to educate, implement policy changes and to create a culture where breastfeeding support is a focus as we assist mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals,” said Nicole Lescota, director of operations for Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion, in the release. “As a Baby-Friendly hospital, Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion demonstrates our commitment to high quality maternity care.”