After graduating from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, I moved to Pasadena, Ca to begin my veterinary career as an Associate Veterinarian at an AAHA certified hospital. (sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu)
Under Cindy's co-leadership, Good Sam was awarded the Baby - Friendly designation in August 2013, becoming the 6th certified hospital in Massachusetts. (newenglandmothersfirst.com)
In the US, there is the Childbirth Connection, and there is the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS), who recommend more humane, evidence based care practices in the Mother - Friendly Childbirth Initiative, as well as certify hospitals as mother baby friendly based on adherence to these recommendations. (homesweethomebirth.com)