MCH Earns Baby-Friendly® Designation for Excellence in Maternity Care

Newborn baby rests skin-to-skin on their parent’s chest with gentle lighting, showcasing bonding and Baby-Friendly care.
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MCH Earns Baby-Friendly® Designation for Excellence in Maternity Care

National Recognition for Putting Mothers, Babies, and Bonding First

Baby-Friendly Hospital logo featuring parent and infant figures with the message “Supporting Breastfeeding & Bonding.”At Monadnock Community Hospital, we’re proud to offer more than exceptional clinical care—we provide a place where every new parent feels supported, empowered, and heard. As a nationally recognized Baby-Friendly® designated hospital, our Birthing Suite meets the highest standards for mother-baby care as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

This prestigious designation—granted by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.—means that our team has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure we deliver maternity care rooted in science, compassion, and respect for every family’s journey.

What Does It Mean to Be a Baby-Friendly Hospital?

To achieve this status, hospitals must implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, which are proven to improve long-term infant and maternal health outcomes. At Monadnock, that means:

  • Encouraging immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth

  • Supporting exclusive breastfeeding whenever possible

  • Providing 24/7 rooming-in so families can bond and learn together

  • Ensuring staff are expertly trained to support infant feeding

  • Offering respectful, non-commercial education about formula when medically necessary

Whether you’re planning to breastfeed or choose a different path, we’re here to empower you with evidence-based guidance and judgment-free care.

A Birthing Experience That Feels Like Home

Our award-winning Birthing Suite is designed to help families feel safe, comfortable, and confident from their first contraction to baby’s first feeding. With serene woodland views, private rooms, nitrous oxide options, and 24/7 labor and delivery support, your birth plan leads the way.

From natural childbirth to C-section recovery, every family receives personalized care, breastfeeding education, and postnatal support that continues well after you go home.

Why Families Choose Monadnock for Maternity Care

  • Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast Milk Depot onsite
  • Local care with a national reputation for excellence

MCH is more than just a hospital. We’re a trusted partner for families across the Monadnock Region—close to home, and close to heart.

Ready to Birth Your Way?

Schedule a tour of the Birthing Suite or speak with our team about your birth plan today. Call 603-924-7191 x4170 or visit us online.

We’ll be here—every step of the way.