In countries like Mozambique, sustained breastfeeding saves lives. It’s no wonder the country has taken to extending World Breastfeeding Week to an entire month! […]
In Mozambique, a Month-long Celebration of Breastfeeding
Writer: Nutrition
MCSP at the 2017 International Congress of Nutrition
Join us October 20th from 8 – 10 am for an in-person, MCSP-sponsored symposium at the International Congress of Nutrition. […]
Addressing barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and programmatic implications
Despite numerous global initiatives on breast-feeding, trend data show exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) rates have stagnated over the last two decades. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in twenty-five low- and middle-income countries and discuss implications for programmes. To read the full, open access article in Public Health Nutrition, click here. […]
Addressing barriers to maternal nutrition in low‐ and middle-income countries: A review of the evidence and programme implications
Adequate maternal nutrition during the “first 1,000 days” window is critical from conception through the first 6 months of life to improve nutritional status and reduce the risk of poor birth outcomes, such as low birthweight and preterm birth. Unfortunately, many programmes have targeted implementation and monitoring of nutrition interventions to infants and young children, […]
Maximizing Opportunities: Family Planning and Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Integration in Bondo Sub-County, Kenya
This article shares learning from an innovative demonstration program integrating maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and family planning (FP) services in western Kenya, providing recommendations for future work to expand MIYCN and FP integration. Description Six health facilities reorganized to integrate MIYCN and FP services and community health volunteers (CHVs) promoted MIYCN and FP in adjacent communities in Bondo Sub-County […]
Program considerations for integration of nutrition and family planning: Beliefs around maternal diet and breastfeeding within the context of the nutrition transition in Egypt
This study used in-depth interviews with pregnant women, lactating women, and nonlactating women to gain an understanding of behaviors, perceptions, and cultural beliefs in relation to maternal dietary intake during pregnancy, lactation, and nonlactation; weight gain during pregnancy; birth spacing; and family planning. To read the full, open access article in Maternal and Child Nutrition, click […]
Better Together: Revitalizing Family Planning & Nutrition Services
To bend the curve toward positive improvements in health outcomes, it is vitally important to address barriers and support women to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months. […]
A Pre-Discharge Checklist for Improving Facility-Based Postnatal Care for Mothers and Newborns
Too many mothers and newborns die in the week following childbirth. A pre-discharge checklist can make a big difference. […]
Ample Time to Breastfeed & Importance of Nutrition Critical for Moms and Babies
A Kenya woman says of having to return to work one month after her son’s delivery: “I don’t like talking about it and it hurts me a lot.” […]
One visit, one family at a time: Improving nutrition in Mozambique
By Program end, MCSP will reach 940,000 children under five in Rwanda with nutrition interventions. Little Fatima shows why this work is critical to the health of a generation.
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