Breastfeeding support in emergencies: Policy implications for humanitarian relief agencies

Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD

doi:10.5055/jem.2009.0085

Authors

Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2009.0085

Keywords:

breastfeeding, lactation, infant feeding, emergency management, disasters

Abstract

While breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to infants and young children, these benefits are especially evident during and after emergencies. This article describes the benefits of breastfeeding in emergencies and provides guidelines that can be implemented by humanitarian relief agencies to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

Author Biography

Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD

Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida.

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