Journal article
Jan 08 2024
Bridging the evidence-to-action gap: enhancing alignment of national nutrition strategies in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam with global and regional recommendations (Nguyen TT, Huynh NL, et al. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2024)
This journal article details Alive & Thrive’s examination of the alignment of recent National Nutrition Strategies and Action Plans (NNS) in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam with recent global and regional recommendations and standards with a focus on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition an
Journal article
Nov 28 2023
Maternity protection policies and the enabling environment for breastfeeding in the Philippines: a qualitative study (Maramag CC, Zambrano P, et al. International Breastfeeding Journal. 2023)
The Philippines has enacted maternity protection policies, such as the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law and the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
Journal article
Oct 05 2023
Characteristics and factors influencing the volume of breastmilk donated by women to the first human milk bank in Vietnam (Tran HT, Nguyen TT, et al. Frontiers in Global Women's Health. 2023)
This study examined characteristics and factors associated with higher volumes of human milk donation at the first human milk bank in Vietnam.
Journal article
Oct 04 2023
Promoting Respectful Maternity Care by Reducing Unnecessary Episiotomies: Experiences from Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding in Vietnam (Vu D, Ta B, et al. Healthcare. 2023)
Routine episiotomy is not recommended by international guidelines; however, it occurs at a high rate in Vietnam. The aim of this project report is to outline the steps undertaken to reduce episiotomies, the experience in pilot hospitals, and the process towards changing policy.
Handout
Aug 16 2023
Alive & Thrive Nigeria Maternal Nutrition Brochure
This brochure identifies best practices in nutrition and hygiene for pregnant and breastfeeding Nigerian mothers.
Journal article
Jul 20 2023
Intensified Nutrition Interventions in Antenatal Care Services Increased Consumption of Iron and Folic Acid Supplements and Early Breastfeeding Practices in Burkina Faso (Kim SS, Zagré RR, et al. The Journal of Nutrition. 2023)
Adequate maternal nutrition is essential for maternal and infant health, particularly as a major determinant of pregnancy outcomes.