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By: Dr. Justine A. Kavle, ; Joseph Gaithuma, Why is the 1,000-day window critical for nutrition, health & well-being for women & children? The first 1,000 days refers to the period from conception until 2 years of age- a period of…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: In Palestine MNCH/N remains an urgent issue, various sources indicate widespread inappropriate traditional family practices with regards to care and nutrition…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: This study was conducted in two rural districts of Dhamar, Yemen to inform the development of evidence-based programming to address high rates of malnutrition,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: Low-birth-weight (LBW) is a major adverse pregnancy outcome and cause of neonatal mortality in resource-poor countries. Exposure to biomass fuels (BmFs) during…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: Calcium consumption during pregnancy reduces the incidence of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia among women with low calcium intake. Nepal implemented a pilot program to…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: A twofold increase in exclusive breastfeeding was documented from 2008/09 (32%) to 2014 (61%), at the national level in Kenya. Creative and innovative approaches…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: Maternal perceptions of insufficient breastmilk is a major barrier to immediate and exclusive breastfeeding, yet limited evidence and guidance exists on how to…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: This study assessed early breastfeeding practices of mothers discharged from health facilities after delivery, and their exposure to promotions for breast-milk…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: The USAID-funded Integrated Health Project (IHP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo has supported optimal breastfeeding since 2010 for numerous benefits: early…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: The World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund recommend the promotion of post-natal care (PNC) in addition to antenatal care (ANC) and…