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Jul 28 2023

Maternity Protection Policy Expansion for Female Workers in Informal Sector in Viet Nam

In Viet Nam, 50% of children are born to a mother who is not entitled to paid maternity leave, largely because female workers in the informal sector are excluded from these policies. Alive & Thrive has collaborated with SUN CSA Viet Nam to advocate for the expansion of maternity entitlements to the informal sector in Viet Nam.

Field note

May 15 2019

Human milk banks: An essential component of a breastfeeding-friendly health system

Breastfeeding is vital for child survival, growth, and cognitive development, and contributes to the socioeconomic development of families, communities, and nations.

Field note

Apr 30 2019

Indonesia desk review cover

Desk review and SBCC roadmap provide valuable insights into Indonesia’s Stunting Reduction Movement

Alive & Thrive (A&T) researchers conducted an extensive desk review on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and nutrition-sensitive practices in Indonesia.

Field note

Apr 10 2019

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Breastmilk for all: Launch of new human milk bank at Tu Du Hospital in Viet Nam

Breastfeeding is vital for child survival and development, and contributes to the socioeconomic growth of families, communities, and nations.

Field note

Apr 04 2019

Breastfeeding promotion and support in Myanmar

In Myanmar, about half of all deaths among children under five occur during the first 28 days of life, and the majority of neonatal deaths are from preventable causes.

Field note

Aug 21 2017

With her own newborn twins in the neonatal intensive care unit, this first-time mother is helping other newborns thrive

For weeks, Thuy noticed the human milk bank sign outside of the hospital on her way to work, but didn’t understand what it was … Little did she know she would soon become an active milk donor, providing life-saving support to vulnerable newborn babies.
 
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