Nuru Kenya Healthcare Program promotes exclusive breastfeeding in rural parts of Kenya. Exclusive breastfeeding is a norm that every new mother should adhere to. Mother’s breast milk is the healthiest and safest food for the baby during the first six months because it provides all the nutrients needed for growth and development. Also, babies who breastfeed have better mental development and emotional security. Breastfeeding helps new mothers heal faster after birth and prevents severe postpartum bleeding.
This year Nuru Kenya joined the rest of the world in observing World Breastfeeding Week for the purpose of ensuring that children in Migori County and beyond have the best start to life. Thus the theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week was “Breastfeeding: Foundation for Life” — recognizing the importance of breastfeeding on a baby’s future.
The Nuru Kenya Healthcare team and government health facility workers were excited as they worked together to roll out exclusive breastfeeding campaigns in rural parts of Migori County.
These photos illustrate some of the campaign activities conducted by the team in two government health facilities.
At Mogori Komasimo Health Centre an interactive discussion was part of the campaign, including the use of a locally produced video on breastfeeding challenges and how to overcome them. It was held with mothers as they waited for vaccinations and antenatal care.
Nuru Kenya Health Volunteer Leader demonstrating best practices during breastfeeding including child positioning
Nuru Program Manager engaging the new mothers in demystifying the myths and beliefs that are perceived to be hindering mothers from practicing exclusive breastfeeding
Nuru Kenya Healthcare team and Mogori Komasimo healthcare workers posing for a photo after the successful campaign
The Nyatira women’s group, a care group from a Nuru Cooperative, met at Kombe Dispensary to discuss exclusive breastfeeding including the importance of involving men in supporting mothers during breastfeeding.
Nuru Kenya Healthcare Volunteer Leader training with the Nyatira women’s group members on exclusive breasting during the World Breastfeeding week
Nuru Kenya Healthcare team and Nyatira women’s group posing for a photo after a successful group meeting and exclusive breastfeeding training at Kombe Dispensary, Migori County