The New York Times Highlights the Power of Exclusive Breastfeeding
A new piece from The New York Times explores a time-tested way to support babies’ growth and development: breastfeeding.
Read the full article here: A Low-Tech Way to Save Babies’ Lives
Helen Keller Intl’s Chief Program Officer, Shawn Baker, points out in the article that breastfeeding “is one of the most cost-effective things in all of global development.”
It’s an essential building block for sound nutrition during the formative first 1,000 days of a child’s life – from conception to age two – when babies develop brain power, vital organs, and sight.
Yet, new moms sometimes struggle to breastfeed due to a lack of community support and reliable information.
Helen Keller is working to change this.
Across Africa and Asia, we counsel 715,000 mothers-to-be and their family members annually on the importance of good nutrition – before, during, and after pregnancy. This knowledge helps women make informed decisions about how to nourish themselves and their children to build a strong nutritional foundation.
Learn more about how we build health for mothers and their babies and read an exclusive interview with Chum Senveasna about how we are improving support for breastfeeding mothers in Cambodia.
Help mothers and children build a foundation for good health.
