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8 Pages	Birth, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and the First Seven Days after Birth - Facts for Feeding Identifies actions health care providers can take during the first week postpartum to help the mother and baby establish and maintain good breastfeeding practices. Downloads Available: English French Spanish Portuguese

8 Pages	Breastmilk: A Critical Source of Vitamin A for Infants and Young Children- Facts for Feeding Recommends national, community, and household level practices to improve vitamin A status of infants, young children, and pregnant and lactating women. Contributing Partner(s): Helen Keller International, HKI/ Africa, the MOST Project Downloads Available: English French Spanish Portuguese

8 Pages	Feeding Infants and Young Children During and After Illness This Facts for Feeding describes optimal feeding behaviors during and after illness, challenges of feeding during these times, special considerations for common illnesses, and guidelines for counseling caregivers. Downloads Available: English

8 Pages	Feeding Low Birthweight Babies - Facts for Feeding This most recent publication in the Facts for Feeding series provides guidance on breastmilk feeding options to ensure that low birth weight babies receive the attention needed to survive, grow, and develop. Downloads Available: English

4 Pages	Guidelines for Appropriate Complementary Feeding of Breastfed Children 6-24 months of Age Provides feeding guidelines for children 6 to 24 months of age. Downloads Available: English French Spanish Portuguese

6 Pages	Meeting the Iron Requirements of Infants and Young Children Discusses the causes and consequences of iron deficiencies in infants and young children (less than 2 years old) and recommends actions to prevent and treat it. Downloads Available: English Portuguese

4 Pages	Recommended Practices to Improve Infant Nutrition during the First Six Months- Facts for Feeding Provides infant feeding guidelines for the first six months of life. Provides guidelines for activities appropriate to local conditions. Downloads Available: English French Spanish Portuguese