Precious Lactation

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Catherine Adwong'a @cnyaimbo]

@JackieOwilli @ZoNoHProject This is great! One Heath concept is emerging as an area of dialogue and engagement. Environmental sector integration to One health is important. Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa Project is being implemented in 12 African countries including Kenya.

[Jackie Owilli @JackieOwilli]

@cnyaimbo @ZoNoHProject It’s exciting to see how the One Health concept is gaining traction as a critical platform for cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration.l’m curious to see how Capacitating One Health Project will actualising it’s visions.

[Jackie Owilli @JackieOwilli]

Recognizing the interconnections of Human,Animal and Environmental Health are crucial in ensuring resilient livestock systems. The three domains cannot be addressed in isolation.#OneHealth#ZoNoHchallenge

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1/2 how breastfeeding reduces your risk of #BreastCancer with Dr. @SolangeNgoBama
#BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOctober

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This Pink October, we emphasize the vital link between breastfeeding and breast cancer prevention.
Join us in exploring how this powerful act protects both mothers and babies!
Grab your popcorn! It's about to go down! #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬:
- Ensures optimal nutrition
- Boosts the immune system
- Promotes brain development
- Fosters emotional bonding with the mother

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𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐬:
- Enhances emotional well-being
- Aids physical recovery post-delivery
- Supports weight loss
- 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 🎀 #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness

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End - Consulting a lactation specialist is recommended for optimal use and to address any underlying breastfeeding issues.

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1-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭
Nipple shields can assist breastfeeding by improving the latch for babies with flat or inverted nipples & providing relief for sore nipples. They are beneficial in short-term scenarios, allowing mothers to continue breastfeeding while healing.

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2- 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬:
However, drawbacks include potential decreased milk supply due to reduced nipple stimulation, difficulty weaning the baby off the shield, and risks of poor milk transfer leading to complications like mastitis.

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Here is why you should continue to breastfeed your baby after 6 months till 2 years old, with Dr @akwen_ndi
#breastfeeding #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingmama #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingawareness
@WHO @UNICEF

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#mythbusted #breastfeedingsupport

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Give your baby the best, and prioritize their health.

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#backtoschool #childnutrition

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Public Health Nutritionist, Dr. @akwen_ndi shares tips to ensure a balanced diet as children start the school year, & how to recognize & avoid malnutrition.

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If nursing moms must be more effective & comfortable at work, then employers must make their spaces breastfeeding-friendly. Here is how to do it with Dr. @akwen_ndi

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https://t.co/h45Y42JMAD
#breastfeedingbarriers

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If you're a Healthcare provider, Dr @akwen_ndi tells you how to support #breastfeeding #wbw #breastfeedingsupport @WHO @MinsanteCMR @UNICEF @AfricaCDC

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See what moms at Precious Lactation say they will continue doing to close the gap and support breastfeeding.
#WBW2024 #wbw #breastfeedingsupport #BreastfeedingSupportForAll #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingexperience