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Infant and young child feeding in emergencies\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n      \u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-container\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--container\u0022\u003E\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--title\u0022\u003ECommunity messages\u003C\/div\u003E\n                                                                                    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--image\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/03-breastfeeding\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cimg src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bounding_box_message_thumbnail\/public\/volunteer\/message\/2022-04\/IFRC_breasfeeding%20illustration.png?itok=6F_pCUHF\u0022 class=\u0022image-style-bounding-box-message-thumbnail\u0022 \/\u003E\n\n\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--link\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca\n                  class=\u0022mini-pdf-icon\u0022\n                  href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/pdf\/118\u0022\n                \u003E\n                  \u003Cimg\n                    src=\u0022\/themes\/custom\/ect_theme\/images\/svg\/pdf.svg\u0022\n                    alt=\u0022pdf-download-icon\u0022\n                    width=\u002224\u0022\n                  \u003E\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/03-breastfeeding\u0022\u003E\n                  03. Breastfeeding\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n                                                                                    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--image\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/23-encouraging-healthy-behaviours-community\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cimg src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bounding_box_message_thumbnail\/public\/volunteer\/message\/2022-04\/IFRC_encouraging%20healthy%20behaviour%20in%20a%20community%20illustration.png?itok=V8T0Dj8C\u0022 class=\u0022image-style-bounding-box-message-thumbnail\u0022 \/\u003E\n\n\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--link\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca\n                  class=\u0022mini-pdf-icon\u0022\n                  href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/pdf\/138\u0022\n                \u003E\n                  \u003Cimg\n                    src=\u0022\/themes\/custom\/ect_theme\/images\/svg\/pdf.svg\u0022\n                    alt=\u0022pdf-download-icon\u0022\n                    width=\u002224\u0022\n                  \u003E\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/23-encouraging-healthy-behaviours-community\u0022\u003E\n                  23. Encouraging healthy behaviours in a community\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n                                                                                    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--image\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/29-attending-nutrition-checks\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cimg src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bounding_box_message_thumbnail\/public\/volunteer\/message\/2022-05\/IFRC_Attending%20nutrition%20checks%20illustrations.png?itok=L4Y3CHIm\u0022 class=\u0022image-style-bounding-box-message-thumbnail\u0022 \/\u003E\n\n\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--link\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca\n                  class=\u0022mini-pdf-icon\u0022\n                  href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/pdf\/144\u0022\n                \u003E\n                  \u003Cimg\n                    src=\u0022\/themes\/custom\/ect_theme\/images\/svg\/pdf.svg\u0022\n                    alt=\u0022pdf-download-icon\u0022\n                    width=\u002224\u0022\n                  \u003E\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/29-attending-nutrition-checks\u0022\u003E\n                  29. Attending nutrition checks\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n                      \u003C\/div\u003E\n                \u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-container-rest\u0022\u003E\n          \n\n\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOverview\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn emergencies, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and infants and young children (from birth to two years) may require special nutritional\/feeding support. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding with appropriate first foods help to save lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBreastfeeding\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreast milk is a clean, nutritious and free-of-charge food.\u0026nbsp; It also helps babies to fight off infections and disease (see Action Tool \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/volunteer\/action\/13-breastfeeding\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBreastfeeding\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). It is the safest choice in emergencies when people may lack access to safe water and hygiene, a regular supply of food, income or a livelihood.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreastfeeding helps fight disease. In most circumstances, a mother should continue to breastfeed when she or her child is unwell. Stressed, malnourished, ill and hungry mothers can still make enough milk to feed their babies. If milk flow stops, it may be possible to restart it with support and counselling. Other options may also be available, such as milk banks if they are available. It is vital to encourage and support mothers, as well as other caregivers and the extended family, to ensure breastfeeding can continue during emergencies.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn some cases, breastfeeding may not be possible, or families may choose to use Breast Milk Substitutes (BMS). In these circumstances, it is important that they have the knowledge and tools on how to safely prepare and store BMS and how to maintain appropriate hygiene and cleanliness to decrease the chance of the baby becoming sick.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse of BMS\/formula and bottle-feeding can increase the incidence of diarrhoea and even death when bottles\/teats are not adequately cleaned or sterilized, or the water used is dirty. Furthermore, it is important to be aware that sometimes for-profit companies aggressively advertise baby formula as equivalent or superior to breast milk. This is not true and there is scientific evidence that shows breast milk is unique and has many benefits that cannot be replicated by artificial products. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComplementary feeding\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EComplementary feeding should start from six months of age to \u201ccomplement\u201d (to be given with) breastfeeding. First foods are those we give to babies between the ages of six months to two years. These foods should be:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccessible (should be easy to find, inexpensive and easy to prepare)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHealthy and nutritious (high in vitamins and minerals)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafe and easy for babies and young children (easy to hold, easy to chew, easy to swallow)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EComplementary foods to avoid are those that are highly processed (many packaged, pre-prepared foods are highly processed) or chemically prepared, and that contain high amounts of sugar and salt. Natural foods (without added salt, sugar or chemicals) are often best.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDifference between complementary, supplementary and therapeutic feeding\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cu\u003EComplementary feeding\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E (formerly called \u201cweaning\u201d) refers to foods that are given to breastfed infants and young children, in addition to the breast milk they receive. Sometimes, it is confused with supplementary feeding, but these two things are not the same. Examples of complementary feeding are giving babies cereal or mushed vegetables in addition to breast milk.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESupplementary feeding\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E means providing extra food to individuals or families, beyond what they would normally have. This is usually done to prevent undernutrition. Examples of supplementary feeding are provision of extra bags of rice to a household or providing food vouchers to families.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETherapeutic feeding\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E refers to using specially designed, ready-to-use, nutrient-rich foods to treat malnutrition. Therapeutic feeding is a medical treatment and must be done and monitored by trained health care providers as part of malnutrition treatment programming. An example of therapeutic food is PlumpyNut.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat do to and how to do it\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeneral support\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind support within the community\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out the location of breastfeeding tents, caregiver support groups, mothers\u2019 groups and other services that can help support families and carers who are feeding infants and young children.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInclude fathers, carers and other family members in discussions (where culturally appropriate) to ensure that mothers are supported when they breastfeed.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that mothers, carers, fathers, support groups and communities receive correct information on infant and young child feeding (IYCF).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvide or promote nutritional support and supplementation during and after pregnancy\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIncrease the number of meals or snacks during pregnancy (one extra) and breastfeeding (two extra) to make sure mothers have enough nutrients and energy.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage consumption of locally available nutritious foods, including foods rich in iron, calcium and vitamin A.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage mothers to take the advice of healthcare providers in relation to vitamin and mineral supplements to be taken during and after pregnancy. For example, women should be encouraged to follow health guidance about:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaking iron\/folate supplements during pregnancy and for at least three months after giving birth (the dose should be determined by a healthcare provider)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaking Vitamin A supplements within six weeks after giving birth (the dose should be determined by a healthcare provider)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Provide or promote prenatal support during pregnancy\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo prevent infections, mothers should follow the advice of healthcare providers. For example:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGetting anti-tetanus immunization(s) before or during pregnancy\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaking deworming and anti-malarial medicines during pregnancy (the medications and dose should be determined by a healthcare provider)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing insecticide-treated mosquito nets\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPreventing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (the treatment should be determined by a healthcare provider)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage recommended hygiene practices, including:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHandwashing with soap\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGood food hygiene\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafe sanitation\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafe drinking water consumption\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage families to support and assist women with their workload, especially late in pregnancy.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage families to allow mothers to rest more.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreastfeeding support\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Encourage mothers to breastfeed, even if they are stressed, ill or hungry.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERefer mothers who are malnourished, overtired, worried they lack milk, unwell or in low spirits to a health facility or feeding centre for nutrition and psychosocial support, including education on IYCF.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERespect their choices.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf breastfeeding is not possible or not recommended, support families with knowledge of how to safely prepare BMS (using clean\/sterilised water and preparing according to manufacturer\u2019s instructions), where to access clean water, how to ensure cleanliness of cups and spoons, how to store formula safely, etc.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote methods of sustaining or increasing milk supply:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp mothers to find a safe and quiet place to relax since this helps milk flow.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage mothers to give breast feeds frequently (day and night, at least eight times each day for children less than six months old)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby (which can help increase milk supply\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00225\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplementary feeding support\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage families to give their infants small and frequent meals.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure families know how to clean, store and prepare food safely.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage families to drink clean water and adopt recommended hygiene practices:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIncluding washing hands before food preparation and feeding\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWork with National Society colleagues (or other organizations) who specialize in water and sanitation (WASH), health and other relevant sectors to ensure that clean water and sanitation are available.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage families to provide nutritious complementary foods, including:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFoods rich in iron (meat, chicken, fish, green vegetables, beans, peas)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFoods rich in vitamin A (organic meats, carrots, pumpkins, papayas, mangoes, eggs)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs well as a variety of fruits, vegetables and fortified cereals.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote appropriately textured first foods for young children that are easy to chew and to swallow (such as pur\u00e9es, mashed and finger foods)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage home-prepared and locally available foods. Some pre-packaged complementary foods for young children and infants can contain high levels of salt, sugar or fats, which contribute to obesity and noncommunicable diseases.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAid in monitoring the local food supply\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReport any donations or distributions of Breast Milk Substitutes, powdered cows\u2019 milk, bottles or teats to your focal point in the National Society or Ministry of Health, or to the cluster or another authority responsible for monitoring violations of the WHO Code on Breast Milk Substitutes.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out what local or distributed high energy foods are available for young children older than six months to complement the breast milk they receive.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n        \u003C\/div\u003E\n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n    \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/article\u003E\n","settings":null}]