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August 2018

Patiwe and Laika
Patiwe is a proud mother of 4-month-old Laika. Patiwe attributes Laika's outstanding growth to exclusively breastfeeding her for the first six months—a practice she learned about at a USAID-supported care group in her village. Photo credit: Tiwalere II Project/Malawi

Healthy Beginnings

The 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy through her child’s second birthday offer a tremendous opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous futures for both mothers and their babies. The damage done by malnutrition during the first years of a child’s life translates into a huge economic burden for countries, costing billions of dollars in lost productivity and avoidable health care costs. 

By focusing on improving maternal and child health and nutrition and reducing disease during the critical first 1,000 days, USAID helps children grow into strong, productive citizens and promotes more stable, self-reliant societies. 
Women in Bulambira, Uganda participate in breastfeeding attachment competition

7 Ways USAID Supports Breastfeeding

Radio talk shows and community video are just two of the ways that USAID supports breastfeeding around the world. Learn seven ways that the Agency has supported breastfeeding for more than 40 years.

woman and baby

From Infant to Toddler – The Role of Nutrition in Keeping Children HIV-free

To prevent pregnant and breastfeeding mothers from transmitting the HIV virus to their babies, USAID and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief work with global partners to make nutrition services a routine part of national health care systems. Read the full story.

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Male Engagement Improves Breastfeeding Practices in Guatemala 

New mom Mileidy used to have trouble breastfeeding her daughter. Luckily, her brother was there to help. He is one of over 50,000 people in Guatemala who received professional nutrition and child health training in 2017, and because of his training, Mileidy learned to correctly position her baby. Read the full story.

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