>Before the earthquake struck, Pakistan's national breastfeeding rate was 93
per cent. In quake-affected areas, that rate has dropped in recent months as
a result of the trauma of deaths and illnesses, the difficulties of
displacement and inadequate food supplies -- all factors that have
challenged women's ability to maintain exclusive breastfeeding for their
infants. <
Hmmmm.... Lack of food or PIF brought in by well-meaning aid workers???
Nina Berry BA/Bed(Hons) Dip Arts(Phil)
Breastfeeding Counsellor
PhD Candidate - "Ethical Issues in the marketing of 'Toddler Milks'"
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