The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog: World Health Organization says breastfeeding is priority in Haiti earthquake disaster.: "World Health Organization says breastfeeding is priority in Haiti earthquake disaster.
The World Health Organization this week issued a press release identifying five urgent health priorities for in earthquake ravaged Haiti.
Among them was 'ensuring breastfeeding is continued.'
As I've written before, in disaster situations breastfeeding can truly be lifesaving. From the news I've heard it sounds as if there is a severe shortage of clean water, and this can lead to disease which can quickly become fatal in infants. In spite of this, there are many persistent myths about breastfeeding in emergencies.
Last year during World Breastfeeding Week, which focused on the role of breastfeeding in emergencies, WHO director Margaret Chan made these"
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