Hi All

This is great but legislation of the WHO Code is really the only thing that will stop unsolicited donations.

Cheers, Julieanne
IBCLC, Australia

From Medications & More newsletter (In The News) December 2009: www.ibreastfeeding.com

Nov. 13, 2009:  AlertNet reports that WHO and UNICEF are encouraging strong policies to support breastfeeding during emergency situations. Spokespersons are encouraging emergency services to establish private spaces for mothers and infants, counseling, and mother-to-mother support to encourage breastfeeding during disasters. Hospitals and other healthcare services should have trained workers who can help mothers with breastfeeding. 

They say one obstacle to breastfeeding during emergencies is unsolicited or uncontrolled donations of breastmilk substitutes. Following a recent earthquake in Indonesia, UNICEF worked with the
country’s health ministry to contact local and national radio stations to broadcast requests to stop breastmilk substitute donations. The free donations present a huge challenge because there is little capacity to identify those children who truly need infant formula without disrupting breastfeeding practices.

Experts say breastfeeding is important during emergencies, not only for nutritional purposes, but also to give the child security and closeness during a scary situation.

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