{"id":18598,"date":"2016-07-29T14:02:17","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T18:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?p=18598"},"modified":"2016-07-29T14:06:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T18:06:31","slug":"breast-beyond-improving-feeding-practices-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/blog\/breast-beyond-improving-feeding-practices-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"The breast and beyond: Improving feeding practices in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em><strong>Originally published on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/blog\/breast-beyond-improving-feeding-practices-kenya\/\">MCSP<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>In Kenya, this year\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/worldbreastfeedingweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Breastfeeding Week<\/a> theme is intimately understood: \u201cBreastfeeding \u2013 a key to sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sixty-one percent of Kenyan children less than six months of age are exclusively breastfed. And while many families have received the message that breastfeeding \u2014 if done within the first hour of life, exclusively for the first six months, and until age two \u2014 has the greatest potential impact on child survival of all preventive health interventions, there is still work to be done.<\/p>\n<p>To help address this, USAID\u2019s flagship\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maternal and Child Survival Program<\/a> (MCSP) is working with the Ministry of Health in Kenya to scale-up the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI). The initiative is based on expansion of the tenth step of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unicef.org\/programme\/breastfeeding\/baby.htm\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps of Successful Breastfeeding of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative<\/a>, which encourages establishment of and referral to breastfeeding support groups.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2010, we\u2019ve provided comprehensive support to mothers at the community level to improve maternal, infant and young child health and nutrition (MIYCN) \u2014 with an emphasis on initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in the first six\u00a0months, and improving timely and optimal complementary feeding from 6-23 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\" wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenya_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenya_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenya_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenya_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Mothers and a community health worker at a breastfeeding support group in Migori, Kenya.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"photocredit\"><em>Above: Mothers and a community health worker at a breastfeeding support group in Migori, Kenya. <\/em><em>(Courtesy of Allan Gichigi\/MCSP)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>BFCI is part of Kenya government policy, with a mandate to scale-up in country. Listen to Ms. Gladys Mugambi, of the MOH Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, as she discusses the importance of BFCI and how it began in country:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Video 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wpQaU6YiSiw&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\">What is BFCI<\/a>?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Video 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vVXPj5g6sXE&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\">How did BFCI begin in Kenya<\/a>?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MCSP works closely with communities to understand and respond to their needs in supporting timely initiation and ensuring women breastfeed for the full duration of six\u00a0months. We involve key community influencers \u2014 fathers, grandmothers, mother-in-laws and local leaders \u2014 in this process, while building the capacity of health care workers and community health volunteers to deliver services at the health facility and community levels.<\/p>\n<p>The integration of MIYCN into other health services is key to maximizing opportunities for nutrition services. Moreover, integration of BFCI with other health services increases coverage and uptake of all health indicators, such as immunization and antenatal care. Involving men, grandmothers, and mothers-in-law in supporting pregnant mothers and those with children less than five years also greatly improves uptake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\" wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PATH2_WBW-2016.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PATH2_WBW-2016.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PATH2_WBW-2016-300x204.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PATH2_WBW-2016-768x524.jpg 768w\" alt=\"A mother-to-mother support group member breastfeeding who overcame a breastfeeding problem thanks to the group\u2019s help.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"photocredit\"><em>Above: A mother-to-mother support group member who overcame a breastfeeding problem thanks to the group\u2019s help. (Courtesy of George Ndagu)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>MCSP has implemented BFCI in Migori County and helped to form 13 mother-to-mother support groups. Comprised of pregnant or lactating mothers, these groups meet regularly to support each other\u2019s MIYCN efforts. Members are also encouraged to have income generating activities, such as kitchen gardens and savings schemes, to help sustain the groups.<\/p>\n<p>Susan Makuri, a BFCI mother-to-mother support group member, explained her experience this way: \u201cThe community health volunteer had come to visit me. My child was crying a lot. She asked me what was wrong and I told her that my breasts were painful and the child could not breastfeed. She taught me how to express in a cup. I expressed and fed my child the expressed breast milk. I continued expressing until I got relief, then I put my child back on the breast and she is still breastfeeding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To help shape the implementation and scale-up of BFCI in-country, on August 3rd, the Kenya Ministry of Health is launching the BFCI Implementation Guidelines, External Assessment Protocol, and MIYCN counseling cards. The development of this package was spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, and supported by MCSP with engagement with NGOs and other partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\" wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenay2_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenay2_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenay2_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mcsprogram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kenay2_Allan-Gichigi.MCSP_-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Mothers in Migori, Kenya are reminded of the importance of breastfeeding at a weekly meeting.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"photocredit\"><em>Above: Mothers in Migori, Kenya are reminded of the importance of breastfeeding at a weekly meeting. (Courtesy of Allan Gichigi\/MCSP)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The next step is to continue the scale-up of BFCI to other counties, to assess and certify communities as baby friendly, and to engage other countries in learning about BFCI. In Malawi, for instance, MCSP is working with the MOH, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF to revitalize the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in 15 districts. Malawi plans to adapt the Kenya BFCI experience to the country context, as expansion to the community level begins in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>To continue the critical conversations on the importance of breastfeeding and MIYCN, join us for a three-day event in Baltimore this October \u2013 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/seeking-new-solutions-for-family-planning-need-through-breastfeeding-tickets-26666167224\" target=\"_blank\">Seeking New Solutions for Family Planning through Breastfeeding<\/a>\u201d \u2013 and in South Africa in December at the second annual <a href=\"http:\/\/worldbreastfeedingconference.org\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">World Breastfeeding Conference<\/a>. And in celebration of this week\u2019s holiday, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jhpiego.org\/what-we-do\/family-planning-and-reproductive-health\/putting-breasts-to-the-test\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to view Jhpiego\u2019s photo essay, \u201cPutting Breasts to the Test.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Please also add your voice to the discussion on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MCSPglobal\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCSPglobal\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> this World Breastfeeding Week. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Brenda Ahoya, MCSP\/PATH <\/em><em>Kenya<br \/>\nJustine Kavle, MCSP\/PATH Interim Nutrition Team Lead<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published on MCSP. 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Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our approach \u2028<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPATH blends the entrepreneurial spirit of business, the scientific expertise of a research institution, and the passion and on-the-ground experience of an international NGO.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-755\" src=\"\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/hnn-content\/uploads\/unit-onlinear13-0514.jpg\" alt=\"unit-onlinear13-0514\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/>\r\n\r\n<i>We\u2019re accelerating innovation to improve health \u2028and save lives.\r\nRead more in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/path.org\/annual-report\/2013\/index.php\">2013 online annual report<\/a>.\u00a0Photo: PATH\/Dave Simpson.<\/i>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\">For nearly 40 years, we have been pioneers in the development and delivery of health solutions.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/path.org\/about\/platforms.php\">We accelerate innovation across five platforms<\/a>\u2014vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations\u2014that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. Our work bridges borders, sectors, and disciplines to shape the next generation of health innovations and maximize their lifesaving potential.<\/p>\r\n<b>Defining innovation<\/b>\r\n\r\nWe are known for developing lifesaving health technologies with global impact. From the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/path.org\/projects\/vaccine_vial_monitor.php\">vaccine vial monitor<\/a>\u00a0that alerts health workers when a vaccine has been damaged by heat to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/path.org\/our-work\/diagnostic-technologies.php\">low-cost diagnostics<\/a>\u00a0that detect malaria, diabetes, and other health threats in minutes, our tools and technologies reach millions of people around the world.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut innovation is more than technology. We also bring innovation to:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Collaboration.\u00a0<\/strong>We connect hundreds of diverse partners, mobilizing the expertise and resources of in-country and public, private, and nonprofit partners to improve lives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>\u00a0 \u00a0Community engagement.<\/b>\u00a0We tap the insights and expertise of the people we serve to create affordable, effective, and culturally relevant solutions with enduring health impact.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>\u00a0 \u00a0Market dynamics.<\/b> \u00a0We create market-based solutions to bring health products and services in reach for low-income consumers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>\u00a0 \u00a0Health systems.\u00a0<\/b> We strengthen health systems by improving health care delivery, policies, financing, and processes to ensure lifesaving innovations are delivered efficiently and equitably.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Taking innovation to scale<\/b>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\">Across all of our innovations, we use a rigorous process to accelerate the best ideas through our development pipeline. We research and develop targeted health solutions, test and refine them, seek policy changes and regulatory approvals to pave the way for their use, and then introduce and scale them up where they are needed.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This is one of our unique strengths\u2014working across the spectrum from development to delivery, channeling the tremendous potential of inventive ideas, scientific discovery, and groundbreaking collaborations into better health and opportunity for all.<\/p>\r\n<!--EndFragment-->\r\n<h2>What we do<\/h2>\r\nPATH, as the secretariat of the Chlorhexidine Working Group, leads an international collaboration of organizations committed to advancing the use of 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate for umbilical cord care through advocacy and technical assistance. PATH is working to establish manufacturing in selected African countries to increase availability of the product at affordable pricing.","post_title":"PATH","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"path","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2016-12-15 13:14:58","post_modified_gmt":"2016-12-15 18:14:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?post_type=partner&#038;p=753","menu_order":0,"post_type":"partner","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"issues":[{"ID":132,"post_author":"7211","post_date":"2015-10-21 15:20:24","post_date_gmt":"2015-10-21 15:20:24","post_content":"<p>[vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1453403441710{margin-top: -60px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Early and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child\u2019s life reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend into adulthood. Breastfeeding benefits not only the child but the mother and family also, as it is free of cost and reduces the risk of infection in newborns, enhances neurodevelopment, and reduces the risk of acquiring certain non-communicable illnesses in adulthood. Breastmilk substitutes and animal milk not only lack essential immune-building components, they also expose the infant to an increased risk of infection and morbidity.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\" el_class=\"issue-stats\"][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-red\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">44<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1690991173051{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">percentage of infants under six months of age who are exclusively breastfed (2015-2020)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-yellow\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">800<\/span>k<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1690991296488{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of infant deaths that can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6735804\/\">attributed to suboptimal breastfeeding practices<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-blue\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">20<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1690991361409{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">percentage reduction in risk of newborn death when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5025980\/#:~:text=About%2020%25%20of%20all%20neonatal,the%20neonatal%20period%20%5B17%5D.\">breastfeeding is initiated within one hour of birth<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>All data on this page represents the most recent data available, unless otherwise noted. Please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/numbers\/\">Newborn Numbers<\/a>\u00a0page and download the Excel spreadsheet to explore the data further.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1452696349804{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f4 !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=\"More information\" color=\"custom\" accent_color=\"#cccccc\"][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Human milk feeding and breastfeeding have immediate and long-term benefits for all babies, including the preterm and low birth weight. Feeding small and sick newborns is challenging because of immaturity or medical conditions that interfere with effective oral feeding. Moreover, small newborns are further affected by variation in the gut microbiome and increased risk for infections.<\/p>\n<p>They often need care in special or intensive care units, which commonly results in separation from their mothers, creating additional challenges to feeding. Care for small and sick newborns must include the promotion of safe and optimal use of human milk (with cup or nasogastric tube), and subsequent transition to breastfeeding, to achieve adequate gain weight and growth in these infants. Staff caring for these babies require specific knowledge and competencies, as well as sufficient supplies for feeding small and sick newborns.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that Early Total Enteral Feeding (ETEF) is safe and decreases the incidence of infections, including necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), enhances cognitive development, reduces days on parental nutrition, and helps shorten the time to achieve full feeds. Own mother\u2019s milk is the first choice for such babies. Delayed initiation of and infrequent breastmilk feeding can affect the establishment of milk supply and result in decreased milk supply and unnecessary use of breast milk substitutes. If the small baby cannot suckle at the breast, it is important to express, starting with the colostrum within an hour of birth to support the onset of lactation. Such mothers should continue to express every 2-3 hours for eight or more sessions during the day, including at night for ensuring no disruption of lactation and milk supply. To achieve low risk of contamination of expressed breast milk, it is very important to ensure hygienic milk collection, storage, and handling practices.<\/p>\n<p>When own mother\u2019s milk is not available, WHO and UNICEF promote the use of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) as the second option in preference to formulas. However, WHO has specified that, this \u201crecommendation (is) relevant for settings where safe and affordable milk-banking facilities are available or can be set up;\u201d The use of formulas as the next option requires counseling the mothers and families on their proper and clean preparation. The use of preterm formulas should only be recommended when the VLBW baby is not gaining weight on standard formula and if it can be afforded. For babies smaller than 1500gm, the WHO recommends adding vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and iron supplements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Key resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/infant-and-young-child-feeding\">WHO Infant Feeding Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.who.int\/media\/docs\/default-source\/nutritionlibrary\/breastfeeding\/unicef-who-capture-the-moment-eibf-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=587210cf_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Early Initiation of Breastfeeding to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/question-and-answers-hub\/q-a-detail\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-breastfeeding\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Breastfeeding Q&amp;A (WHO)<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/commentaries\/detail\/breastfeeding-and-covid-19\">Scientific Brief\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lancet Breastfeeding Series (2016)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.who.int\/maternal_child_adolescent\/topics\/child\/nutrition\/breastfeeding\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WHO Resources on Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/breastfeeding-advocacy-toolkit\/\">Breastfeeding Advocacy Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/who-recommendations-for-care-of-the-preterm-or-low-birth-weight-infant\/\">WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant (2022)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","post_title":"Breastfeeding and feeding of small and sick 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