Pediatrics and Neonatology

Breastfeeding is one among the foundations of Pediatric health, development and survival. It is especially important where diarrhoea, pneumonia and under nutrition are common causes of mortality in children under 5 years of age. Breastfeeding also helps to reduce overweight and obesity and protects maternal health in all parts of the world.

Breastfeeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth and that infants should exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months; complementary foods should then be introduced, with continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age or older.

• Maternal, newborn, child & adolescent health
• HIV and infant feeding
• Parenting and child health
• Bottle feeding