Doreen Mundy, Kingston Hospital’s first infant feeding lead, and Richard Wilson, the Trust’s first paediatric consultant, recently visited Kingston Hospital to officially unveil the maternity unit’s UNICEF UK Baby Friendly award.
Kingston Hospital was awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), last year.
“This award from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to increase breastfeeding rates and improve care for all mothers at Kingston Hospital. We set out to ensure that all mothers and babies are supported to form a close and loving relationship – whatever their choice of feeding method – as this is the best start for every baby” said Kingston Hospital’s Infant Feeding Lead, Breda Murphy.
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme which aims to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). In the UK, the Baby Friendly Initiative works with public services to better support families with feeding and developing close, loving relationships in order to ensure that all babies get the best possible start in life. The award is given to hospitals after an assessment by a UNICEF UK team has shown that recognised best practice standards are in place.
