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Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 1

ENN, WHO, UNICEF, LINKAGES, IBFAN

Published in : 2001

Available in : English

Keywords : IFE Core Group, infant feeding, manual, WHO, CONCERN, case studies

This module covers how to feed infants, by breastfeeding and, when necessary, other options. It also addresses existing recommendations and protective policies, and gives guidance on how to provide adequate support for appropriate infant feeding. Module 1 provides an overall introduction to infant feeding in emergencies, and explains why it is an important concern. It discusses the many challenges, describes relevant aspects of the International Code of Marketing of Breast milk Substitutes, gives agreed Operational Guidance for emergency relief staff and policy makers, and suggests how to establish conditions that support breastfeeding and reduce dangers of artificial feeding. It is the first of two modules and can be used by itself, or as preparation for Module 2 (separate reference).

Documents :
Manual (PDF, 836.95Kb)
Presenter's Notes (PDF, 189.72Kb)
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 1.62Mb)

Originally posted at : www.ennonline.net/resources/view.aspx?resid=1

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Complementary feeding, general, Emergency, general, Nutrition and health/disease, general, Nutrition assessments and M&E, general, Nutrition planning, policy and programme, general, Nutrition training and capacity development, general, Undernutrition, general, BFHI, BFHI, BFHI, Breastfeeding counseling, Breastfeeding counseling, Exclusive breastfeeding, HIV / AIDS affected communities, HIV / AIDS affected communities, HTP module 17, HTP module 18, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant formula / BMS, Infant, Young Child Feeding, International Code of Marketing of BMS, Maternal undernutrition / LBW, Monitoring and evaluation, Monitoring and evaluation, Mortality, Mortality, Nutrition training modules, PMTCT, PMTCT, PMTCT, Triple-A (Assessment, Analysis, Action)

Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy

Resource types : Case studies and field experiences, Field guide, Guidelines, Operational guidance: Programme and implementation, Training material

Working groups : Breastfeeding and complementary feeding, Nutrition in Emergencies