04/05/2024
A new handbook for health workers from WHO aims to help mothers breastfeed in emergency settings.
Breastfeeding remains the safest, most nutritious and reliable food source for infants and young children. It provides a protective shield against diseases, even during emergencies. Mothers can continue to produce breast milk during times of physical and emotional stress. However, they may find it hard to establish and maintain breastfeeding and need support to release breast milk.
WHO/Europe released “Interpersonal communication skills for supporting breastfeeding mothers: a handbook for community health support staff in emergency settings” to help community health support staff working in emergencies to assist mothers with breastfeeding through effective communication.
The pocket-sized handbook serves as a quick reference document in emergency settings and provides essential and practical information about the benefits of breastmilk, practices that help breastfeeding, interpersonal communication skills and key principles of helping for community-centred and integrated interventions.
To access the handbook in English, visit: https://bit.ly/4aXrKO9
To access the handbook in Russian, visit: https://bit.ly/3JMFajO
