August is National Breastfeeding Month – a time to recognize the health advantages for mothers and newborn babies.

News 12’s Samantha Chaney was at One Brooklyn Health – Brookdale Hospital, which earned the accreditation of being a baby-friendly hospital in July by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund.

On Aug. 25, it is hosting a Zoom event called “The Newborn Basics Special” where mothers can learn more on newborn care, vaccinations, and what to expect from a baby-friendly hospital.