Good Nutrition Starts with Moms

A pregnant Nepali woman tends to large, leafy, green plants.Nearly half of all child deaths are attributed to malnutrition – more than AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and COVID-19 combined. What many don’t realize, however, is that malnutrition often starts in the womb. In fact, every year, maternal malnutrition[...]

Looking Bravely: Breastfeeding Education in Nepal

Group of women and infants sitting in a semi circleWe recently spoke with Nisha Sharma, a specialist in child feeding in Nepal. Since joining Helen Keller Intl in 2010, Nisha has conducted research about breastfeeding practices, the marketing of baby formula, and other issues with the dual goals of[...]