>Subject: Breastfeeding in the former USSR

>Does anyone have any current info on bf  in the former USSR in general or
>specifically in Belarus?  I heard a plea for aid for starving babies
>today--specifically  for formula.  The group said mothers in Belarus are
>boiling potatoes and beans and feeding the infants the water from this.
>Carolee Hall, ICCE, CD, LE


Dear Carolee,

WHO has published on line a wonderful booklet about breastfeeding in an
emergency, which also includes a section about relactating.  You might want
to check it out at

http://www.who.dk/tech/nutemg.htm

I hope you find it useful.  It could be applied to any of the tragic
situtations currently underway ....


Elise

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Elise M. Chapin
Firenze, Italy
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