Achievements and Challenges in Breastfeeding During Two Years of War in Ukraine.

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Breastfeeding Medicine Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI:10.1089/bfm.2024.0228

Olha Shlemkevych,Olena Kostiuk,Maryse Arendt

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Abstract

Background: This article informs about the state of breastfeeding in Ukraine after more than 2 years of war. The article presents important information on breastfeeding data, the widespread implementation of the baby-friendly hospital initiative, human milk banks working in difficult situations, the first overestimation of breast milk substitute needs, the International Code, and the presence of donations reaching an overburdened health system. It covers the training of health care professionals as well as counseling in wartime. Conclusion: It is a testimony of important work done on different levels of the Ukrainian population as well as among the aid agencies present and the health system to protect and support breastfeeding for infants and mothers' health in a war situation. The acquired breastfeeding knowledge through BFHI training of health care professionals and the whole package of BFHI measures is important for ensuring the health and survival of children.

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乌克兰两年战争期间母乳喂养的成就与挑战。

背景：本文介绍了战争结束两年多后乌克兰的母乳喂养状况。文章介绍了母乳喂养数据、爱婴医院倡议的广泛实施、在困难情况下工作的母乳库、首次高估母乳替代品需求、《国际守则》以及向不堪重负的医疗系统提供捐赠等重要信息。报告还介绍了医疗保健专业人员的培训以及战时咨询。结论它证明了乌克兰各阶层民众以及援助机构和卫生系统为在战争情况下保护和支持母乳喂养婴儿和母亲健康所做的重要工作。通过对卫生保健专业人员进行母乳喂养知识培训以及采取一整套母乳喂养知识措施，对于确保儿童的健康和存活非常重要。

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来源期刊

Breastfeeding Medicine OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY-PEDIATRICS

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

11.10%

发文量

130

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Breastfeeding Medicine provides unparalleled peer-reviewed research, protocols, and clinical applications to ensure optimal care for mother and infant. The Journal answers the growing demand for evidence-based research and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including its epidemiologic, physiologic, and psychological benefits. It is the exclusive source of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols. Breastfeeding Medicine coverage includes: Breastfeeding recommendations and protocols Health consequences of artificial feeding Physiology of lactation and biochemistry of breast milk Optimal nutrition for the breastfeeding mother Breastfeeding indications and contraindications Managing breastfeeding discomfort, pain, and other complications Breastfeeding the premature or sick infant Breastfeeding in the chronically ill mother Management of the breastfeeding mother on medication Infectious disease transmission through breast milk and breastfeeding The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking Measuring the impact of being a “baby-friendly” hospital Cultural competence and cultural sensitivity International public health issues including social and economic issues.