A map of Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding facilities in Viet Nam (updated in September 2023).

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.

Identifies actions during pregnancy and the first 2 years to improve nutrition and the impact on child health, education, and economic development.

In June 2012, the National Assembly approved both pieces of legislation. Hung currently serves as the Assistant to the President of the Viet Nam National Assembly’s Institute for Legislative Studies (ILS)—the nation’s leading center for policy research, information, and analysis.