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Mothers need more support amid decline in Indonesia’s breastfeeding rates

UNICEF and WHO appeal for better workplace provisions during World Breastfeeding Week

A mother breastfeeds her son

Busted: 14 myths about breastfeeding

We gather a few common myths and facts that can help you along the way

A mother breastfeeds her son in Central Java province, Indonesia.

World Breastfeeding Week: UNICEF and WHO urge greater support for breastfeeding in Indonesia as rates decline during COVID-19

A 10-month-old baby with his Mother.

26 October 2021

UNICEF helps improve access to child health services

Sabang’s child cash grants help push parents to the posyandu

A mother breastfeeds her baby

World Breastfeeding Week 2021: Greater support needed for breastfeeding mothers in Indonesia amid COVID-19

WHO and UNICEF are calling on the Government and partners to support mothers to continue breastfeeding during the ongoing pandemic and get vaccinated for COVID-19

Mother Sarifah and Luthfi

World Breastfeeding Week: UNICEF and WHO call on the government and stakeholders to support breastfeeding mothers in Indonesia during COVID-19

Services and programmes that safely promote breastfeeding practices during the pandemic must be prioritised to protect child and maternal health

Breastfeeding mom

Breastfeeding during coronavirus (COVID-19)

What parents can do to ensure that their babies are protected and well-nourished during this crisis.

Breastfeeding Mothers of Sigi

01 February 2019

Surviving the earthquake through breastfeeding

Nela Anggraini inhaled deeply and placed her palm on her neighbour’s forehead.

Mother and child's bond during the breastfeeding (photo taken in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, May, 2013).

Breastfeeding: A Mother’s Gift, for Every Child

Breastfeeding, recommended within the first hour of birth, provided exclusively for six months, and continued up to two years or beyond.

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