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Nia Umar (Rahmah Housniati, S.Sos., MPH., IBCLC) is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and leading breastfeeding advocate in Indonesia. She served as Chairwoman of the Indonesian Breastfeeding Mothers Association (AIMI) from 2018–2023, after co-founding and leading it since 2007. She is currently the Southeast Asia Coordinator for the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and a member of the Presidium for the Maternal and Child Health Movement (GKIA). With over 15 years of experience, Nia has been a trainer and facilitator for WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding counseling programs and an active speaker at national and international forums on infant and young child feeding. She is also the author of “Multitasking Breastfeeding Mama: Tips & Tricks Breastfeeding When Returning to Activities." Beyond her advocacy, she has worked as a babywearing consultant, lactation counselor, and practitioner at RS Medistra. Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to empowering mothers, protecting breastfeeding rights, and advancing maternal and child health in Indonesia and beyond.This episode is sponsored by Mammary Breastmilk Jewelry, a bespoke keepsake brand dedicated to honoring the intimate bond of motherhood. Founded by mothers, each handcrafted piece is uniquely created using the client's own breastmilk, symbolizing the love, strength, and sacrifice of the breastfeeding journey.Thank you to Asosiasi Ibu Menyusui Indonesia (AIMI) and GORDI for supporting this episode.Shop Mammary: https://tr.ee/6Q2KG740Zq Use code INDAHWBW for 10% off your WhatsApp purchase, mommies! Timestamps: 00:00 — Sponsorship Message (Mammary)00:47 — Adoptive Mothers Can Breastfeed?! Facts, Myths & Risks Of Formula08:42 — Lack Of Breastfeeding Accessibility Across Indonesia10:46 — The Politics Of Formula (Nes***), Hospital Misinformation & When Babies Need Formula35:25 — Stigma Against Breastfeeding & Formula Propaganda46:16 — Laws & Ads Regulation, Indonesia's Obsession With Milk (MBG)52:30 — Policies & Changes Needed: Maternity Leave & Milk Banks01:00:24 — Advice & Medically Backed Tips For Moms Breastfeeding01:06:27 — When To Wean?01:16:01 — The Sexualization & Double Standards Of Breastfeeding01:20:35 — Government Regulations & Programs For Nia's Indonesian Dream
MedGlobal's co-founder Dr. John Kahler is a pediatrician who visited Gaza multiple times this year, and is overseeing MedGlobals efforts to participate in the WHO/UNICEF-led Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza.
"We are witnessing the largest sustained drop in childhood #immunization in a generation. The consequences will be measured in lives...what we are seeing now is a continued decline. #COVID 19 is not an excuse." These ALARMS are from the organizations, "WHO" & "UNICEF."
Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue. Stories this week: North Carolina regulators cite water quality impacts as a reason for rejecting a permit for a natural gas pipeline, WHO/UNICEF report on hand washing facilities in schools, and Venezuelans finding creative ways to get water amid economic crisis and governmental failure. Plus a COB story on the success of New York City's watershed protection program.
Did you have your baby during the pandemic?Are you about to have a baby during the pandemic?Are you concerned about the mixed messages surrounding breastfeeding and social distancing with a new baby?Everyone has questions about what to do during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the reality.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.comThings we talked about:Winning the pandemic [5:38]Non-existent lactation support [6:36]The fallout [7:41]Social distance dilemma [12:27]Leading organization that is encouraging distance from your baby [13:16]Don’t touch your newborn for 2 weeks. WHAT? [14:19]The WHO has opposite recommendations [16:55]Bias? Who are these messages and regulations meant for, anyway? [17:40]WHO/UNICEF statement [23:50]Research shows breastfeeding is safe [24:06]Difference between CDC and WHO (in case you’re wondering) [28:25]Recommendations [31:16]No evidence to support separation of mothers and babies [32:09]Formula = MONEY [33:29]Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby [34:14]Shout out of the week – The Black Course [22:13]https://theblackcourse.com This episode is sponsored by Eczema Honey and Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/136-covid-19-breastfeeding-birth/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
This session will overview WHO/UNICEF child health Standards as they apply to both short and long-term health missions. We will look at some of the relevant literature and review health indicators to be assessed in both long and short term health missions. We will also look at how to use the data collected from the use of relevant indicators to establish community disease and malnutrition prevalence and specific community health programming targets.
The Comprehensive Rural Health Project (CRHP), Jamkhed, India, has been a pioneer in developing sustainable comprehensive community-based primary health care (CC-BPHC) since 1970, which has empowered communities to address their own health problems and development. Villages are transformed into caring and sharing communities, working together to improve the health of the whole community, especially poor, marginalized and women. Over the years it has continued to be innovative in its work in various aspects of health, now including non-communicable conditions and mental health, as well as various aspects of development. The program is based on the building capacity of communities, especially through village health workers, and dealing with root causes (social determinants of health). Its principles are equity, integration and empowerment. The Jamkhed Institute shares this experience with people from all over the world, training leadership in CC-BPHC. Its experience influenced the Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care by WHO/UNICEF in 1978, which is currently being revitalized by WHO and others worldwide. The session will describe the philosophy, principles and practice developed by the CRHP staff and villagers of the Jamkhed area, and discuss the effectiveness and sustainability of this approach, which has been shared with people all over the world, including religious organizations.