Brief

Mar 21 2016

Cost of not breastfeeding advocacy brief series

Recent scientific evidence has shown that breastfeeding is critical to a child’s health and development. Yet, in 2012, the global rate of exclusive breastfeeding (consuming nothing but breastmilk) in the first 6 months of life was only 37%.

Brief

Mar 21 2016

Lancet Breastfeeding Series 2016, Indonesia

The new Lancet Breastfeeding Series is the largest and most comprehensive analysis to quantify levels, trends, and benefits of breastfeeding around the world.

Brief

Feb 19 2016

Applying innovative and proven approaches to improve infant and young child feeding practices in Nigeria

The overall nutritional status of children in Nigeria has slightly improved over the last decade; nevertheless, the country still has among the world’s highest child mortality rates and some of the lowest rates of recommended IYCF practices.

Brief

Jan 01 2016

Young child feeding practices in Amhara region: The role of religious-based fasting in Orthodox Christian communities

In 2015, Alive & Thrive conducted a qualitative study on “Young child feeding practices in Amhara region: The role of religious-based fasting in Orthodox communities.” This brief describe the study’s methods and key findings and offers specific steps for improving feeding practices, including

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Oct 13 2015

Innovation brief: Dads can do that! Strategies to involve fathers in child feeding

Alive & Thrive introduces 6 strategies to consider as you design programs to engage fathers.

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Oct 05 2015

Ethiopia policy briefs: Infant and young child feeding practices

Describes the current status of infant and young child feeding practices in nine districts (woredas) of South Wollo zone in Amhara region.

 
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