Field note

Aug 21 2017

With her own newborn twins in the neonatal intensive care unit, this first-time mother is helping other newborns thrive

For weeks, Thuy noticed the human milk bank sign outside of the hospital on her way to work, but didn’t understand what it was … Little did she know she would soon become an active milk donor, providing life-saving support to vulnerable newborn babies.

Field note

Feb 20 2017

Bridging the generation gap on attitudes about infant feeding

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.

Job aid

Nov 11 2014

Infant and young child health and nutrition

Provides information on feeding and child growth and space to record child’s developmental milestones. Distributed to mothers in nutrition franchises in Viet Nam.

Job aid

Nov 07 2014

IYCF Counseling Cards for Community Activities in Viet Nam

This set of counseling cards used in community settings complements the larger set of counseling cards used in health facilities.

Job aid

Nov 06 2014

Guidelines for facilitating a community-based support group meeting on infant and young child feeding

Aims to support community-based workers in organizing and facilitating IYCF support group meetings in an efficient, effective manner.

 
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