Ukrainian emergency – Breastfeeding support

Elacta is following with concern the war in Ukraine, and expresses support to the Ukrainian people and to all who wish peace.

We are especially concerned about mothers and children in this emergency situation.

We support our colleague IBCLCs, other breastfeeding supporters, and their families in this difficult situation. We appreciate and admire their important work helping breastfeeding women to overcome difficulties caused by the war.

Elacta shares with you all material that can be useful in supporting breastfeeding families facing the infant nutrition crisis caused by the war.

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Infant feeding in emergencies

ELACTA training for “Infant Nutrition in Crisis”

On March 7, 2022, ELACTA held an educational training online on “Infant Nutrition in Crisis” by Michelle Branco and Jodine Chase, from Canada.

The video has been be available for free on this website for a duration of one month.