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A community healthworker assisting a woman who is breastfeeding

Midwives and Nurses - supporting breastfeeding worldwide

Midwives and nurses playing a vital role in breastfeeding worldwide

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Advocacy brief on skilled breastfeeding counselling

Advocacy brief: Skilled breastfeeding counselling

Skilled breastfeeding counselling is one of the most effective strategies for improving breastfeeding rates.

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Breastfeeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

Breastfeeding and the Code

The aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes creates a major barrier to breastfeeding. Join us in protecting families from these commercial pressures.

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Breastfeeding and family-friendly policies

Breastfeeding and family-friendly policies

Maternity leave is critical to enabling exclusive and continued breastfeeding. Time, resources and protective policies are crucial to support breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding in emergency situations

Advocacy brief: Breastfeeding in emergency situations

Breastfeeding in emergencies saves lives, but is no easy feat; mothers face immense challenges.

(PDF, 1,72 MB)

Breastfeeding and HIV

Advocacy brief: Breastfeeding and HIV

We can improve HIV-free survival and development for children born to mothers living with HIV. Support is key to helping women with HIV breastfeed safely.

(PDF, 1,86 MB)

Breastfeeding and early childhood development

Breastfeeding and early childhood development

The gains from early childhood nutrition are forever. Breastfeeding supports healthy growth and protects against life-threatening and chronic illnesses.

(PDF, 1,97 MB)

Breastfeeding and gender equality

Breastfeeding and gender equality

Supporting women to breastfeed is everyone’s responsibility. Breastfeeding programmes can support gender equality and foster women’s empowerment.

(PDF, 1,40 MB)