BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT RECOGNIZED

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been named a recipient of a Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award from the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition. The hospital was honored for its efforts supporting breastfeeding by mothers in the workplace. Saint Francis’ MotherCare program includes a private lactation room equipped with breast pumps, rocking chairs, a refrigerator and storage bins. The facility is currently logging 150 to 200 uses monthly. Saint Francis’ program also includes a breastfeeding warm line and weekly support group meetings. Pictured, from left, are: nurse-lactation consultants Laura White; Deborah Dowe; Cindy Wojtkowiak; Deborah DiMugno; and Pama Barber, nurse manager, New Beginnings Family Care Unit.