NH AWHONN wishes to congratulate the following hospitals on achieving the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) CARE Award ~

Concord Hospital

Elliot Hospital

Littleton Regional Hospital

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

By meeting the requirements for this award, these hospitals are included in a directory that lists hospitals, birthing facilities, and birthing services that hire IBCLCs and have a professional lactation support program available 5-7 days a week.

Additional requirements to receive this award include documentation that each facility provides training and education for nursing, medical and other staff who care for breastfeeding families, and that special projects were implemented that promote, protect and support breastfeeding.   

There are 192 approved facilities worldwide. This award is granted for a two- year period.

Congratulations to these hospitals and their lactation programs for being recognized nationally for the care provided to breastfeeding families.