Video
Aug 29 2018
Brief
Jul 24 2018
Findings from the Lancet Breastfeeding Series: Implications for health, social, and economic development in Nigeria
This brief summarize the global research on breastfeeding and its implications for Nigeria. The benefits of breastfeeding go beyond individual health. Breastfeeding impacts the country’s social and economic development and has implications for reaching national and global health targets.
Brief
Jul 24 2018
Exclusive breastfeeding: The only source of water and nutrients that infants need for the first six months of life
This advocacy brief makes the case for the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, aims to sensitize policymakers on the value of exclusive breastfeeding and policies/programs that ensure mothers/caregivers do not offer infants any water for the first six months of life.
Brief
Jul 24 2018
Maternity protections in Nigeria: An investment in a healthier, productive workforce and a stronger economy
This advocacy brief is part of efforts to improve maternity protections to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates, health outcomes, and economic growth and development in Nigeria.
Video
May 29 2018
Brief
Jan 15 2018
Results of an intervention to improve optimal breastfeeding practices in Boucle du Mouhoun
Alive & Thrive (A&T) conducted an impact evaluation to test an integrated package of interventions to improve breastfeeding practices in the Boucle du Mouhoun region from 2015 to 2017.