Brief
Breastfeeding in Myanmar: Progress, opportunities, and recommendations for the nutrition community
In Myanmar, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months of age has increased substantially, according to data from the 2009–2010 Myanmar Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and the 2015–2016 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS).
Brief
Briefing note: Ensuring every infant has access to breastmilk: Human milk banks in the ASEAN region
The first six months of life are critical for child health and development. Breastmilk provides all the nutrients infants need during this period, supporting brain development and reducing the risk of infection and malnutrition.
Brief
Human milk for all infants: A comprehensive approach to early newborn care (Myanmar)
In preparation for a national advocacy meeting on human milk banking in Myanmar, A&T worked with UNICEF to develop a brief on human milk banking as a component of a breastfeeding-friendly health systems.
Presentation
The changing face of breastfeeding in Myanmar: A photo essay
Video
Don't Push It: Why we must stop aggressive marketing of formula milk
We know that breastmilk provides babies with the
Journal article
The annual cost of not breastfeeding in Indonesia: the economic burden of treating diarrhea and respiratory disease among children (< 24mo) due to not breastfeeding according to recommendation (Siregar, A., 2018. International Breastfeeding Journal)
In Indonesia, 96% of children (< 24mo) are breastfed. However, only 42% of children (< 6mo) are exclusively breastfed, as per World Health Organization recommendations.
