Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is one of the behaviors most clearly linked to reductions in infant mortality, as it ensures proper nutrition and protects infants against illness. AED has achieved documented increases in early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in more than nine countries. AED's breastfeeding experts collaborate with partners to develop national and community-based programs. They provide technical leadership through published articles and presentations at international forums and support the integration of breastfeeding promotion and support in the child survival and development programs of other organizations. Among the topics addressed by AED in this area are breastfeeding, complementary feeding, nutritional support for pregnant and lactating women, the lactational amenorrhea method of birth spacing, and infant feeding and HIV.

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