Proserpine Hospital continues to be one of 22 hospitals in the state that holds a Baby Friendly accreditation thanks to a recent audit which determined the high standards within the maternity ward had been maintained.
In 2003, Proserpine Hospital was the first regional location to receive the accreditation and Maternity Unit Manager Donna Martin said she was thrilled to provide the community with a baby friendly facility for the sixth year in a row.
“Congratulations go to the outstanding work of staff involved in the delivery of breastfeeding education and support for all mothers to care for their babies in the best and safest way possible,” she said.
“This is a world-recognised achievement and recognises that we meet standards set down by the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
“The accreditation remains current for three years with regular independent review and provides facilities with a framework to continuously improve.”
A Baby Friendly facility is one that is committed to evidence-based, best- practice maternity care and ensures every mother is supported with her informed choice of infant feeding during her transition to motherhood.
The audit examined the service and information provided to mothers during both the antenatal and postnatal period.
“Our accreditation demonstrates that the highest standard of care is offered to all mothers and babies. It also reflects the commitment of staff,” she said.
“Our care is women-centred, not task-centred. Accreditation means that we have a high level of professional competence and that’s something to be proud of.”
PProserpine Hospital midwives Emma Wilson (holding baby Beau Newman), Nickey Pilgrim and Sabrina Dobe.
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