Achievements and Challenges in Breastfeeding During Two Years of War in Ukraine

<i><b>Background:</b></i> This article informs about the state of breastfeeding in Ukraine after more than 2 years of war. The article presents important information on breastfeeding data, the widespread implementation of the baby-friendly hospital initiative, human milk banks working in difficult situations, the first overestimation of breast milk substitute needs, the International Code, and the presence of donations reaching an overburdened health system. It covers the training of health care professionals as well as counseling in wartime. <i><b>Conclusion:</b></i> It is a testimony of important work done on different levels of the Ukrainian population as well as among the aid agencies present and the health system to protect and support breastfeeding for infants and mothers' health in a war situation. The acquired breastfeeding knowledge through BFHI training of health care professionals and the whole package of BFHI measures is important for ensuring the health and survival of children.

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Breastfeeding Medicine
Published
2024-09-17
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https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0228
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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Achievements and Challenges in Breastfeeding During Two Years of War in Ukraine

Maryse Arendt, O. Shlemkevych, Олена Костюк
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Breastfeeding Medicine
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Achievements and Challenges in Breastfeeding During Two Years of War in Ukraine

Maryse Arendt, O. Shlemkevych, Олена Костюк
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Abstract

<i><b>Background:</b></i> This article informs about the state of breastfeeding in Ukraine after more than 2 years of war. The article presents important information on breastfeeding data, the widespread implementation of the baby-friendly hospital initiative, human milk banks working in difficult situations, the first overestimation of breast milk substitute needs, the International Code, and the presence of donations reaching an overburdened health system. It covers the training of health care professionals as well as counseling in wartime. <i><b>Conclusion:</b></i> It is a testimony of important work done on different levels of the Ukrainian population as well as among the aid agencies present and the health system to protect and support breastfeeding for infants and mothers' health in a war situation. The acquired breastfeeding knowledge through BFHI training of health care professionals and the whole package of BFHI measures is important for ensuring the health and survival of children.

Breastfeeding MedicineVol. 19(10)
Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine (UA), Berufsverband der Frauenärzte (DE)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
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