Infant feeding in emergencies: A guide for mothers

WHO Regional Office of Europe

Published in : 1997

Available in : English

A 43-page booklet for mothers and caregivers that was born during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1994, where it was clear many mothers had become so accustomed to bottlefeeding that most women had lost their knowledge on how to breastfeed. While originally developed for emergencies it would be of use to mothers everywhere.

Documents :
English (PDF, 307.22Kb)

Originally posted at : Health Library for Disasters

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Complementary feeding, general, Emergency, general, Interventions, general, Breastfeeding counseling, Breastfeeding counseling, Exclusive breastfeeding, HTP module 17, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant formula / BMS, Infant, Young Child Feeding, Maternal and child health

Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy

Resource types : Field guide, Operational guidance: Programme and implementation