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 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.

Job aid

Jan 10 2019

Breastfeeding and complementary feeding for infant and young child: Key points to remember

This flip chart and flyer are part of a series of social behavior change communication materials created by the A&T India project.

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.

Field note

Feb 20 2017

Bridging the generation gap on attitudes about infant feeding

Grandmothers play an important role as caregivers and as advisers to young mothers on infant feeding. Some have called them “guardians of tradition.” This tradition can at times conflict with new ideas, but need not be a barrier.

 
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