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 10 2019
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
Jan 02 2019
Helping infants in Nigeria “Start Strong for a Better Future”
Malnutrition accounts for more than 50 percent of under-five deaths in Nigeria.
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
May 01 2017
From Breast to Benefit: The Journey of Donor Human Milk
In February 2017, the first human milk bank in Viet Nam was opened at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children.
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.
