Protecting and improving breastfeeding practices during a major emergency: lessons learnt from the baby tents in Haiti

• Main Authors: Mohamed Ag Ayoya (Author), Kate Golden (Author), Ismael Ngnie-Teta (Author), Marjolein D Moreaux (Author), Aissa Mamadoultaibou (Author), Leslie Koo (Author), Erin Boyd (Author), Jean Max Beauliere (Author), Celine Lesavre (Author), Joseline Pierre Marhone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Problem The 2010 earthquake in Haiti displaced about 1.5 million people, many of them into camps for internally displaced persons. It was expected that disruption of breastfeeding practices would lead to increased infant morbidity, malnutrition and mortality. Approach Haiti's health mi...