In our Maternal and Child Nutrition and Health Project in Afghanistan it’s amazing to see how simple lessons — and someone walking alongside young mothers — can make a difference, even between life and death for some babies.
One participant shares:
"In my family, my sister-in-law used to delay breastfeeding her baby, thinking that by doing so she was allowing the milk to “build up” for later. However, this approach had the opposite effect — over time, her milk supply decreased, and her baby remained hungry.
"After attending breastfeeding education sessions at the Zakireen Township Clinic, I learned that the more frequently a mother breastfeeds, the more milk she produces. I shared this knowledge with my sister-in-law, and she began applying the advice.
"Now, she no longer experiences issues with low milk supply. She breastfeeds her baby more frequently, and as a result, her child is no longer left hungry.
"Thanks to the nutrition program at Zakireen Clinic for providing such valuable and life-changing education."
