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BREASTFEEDING IS ESSENTIAL FOR FORGING A BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD

Published 17 August 2019

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Nurse Jacquelin Duncan, Assistant Nurse Manager of the Maternity Unit
BREASTFEEDING IS ESSENTIAL FOR FORGING A BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2019 (SKNIS): Breastfeeding is said to be extremely essential for forging a bong between mother and child, and has several benefits, not only for the baby but for the overall health of the mother.

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JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL TAKING STEPS TO BECOME A BABY FRIENDLY HOSPITAL

Published 16 August 2019

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JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL TAKING STEPS TO BECOME A BABY FRIENDLY HOSPITAL 
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2019 (SKNIS): The JNF General Hospital has been taking steps to become certified as a baby friendly hospital, says Nurse Naomi Brownbill, Staff Nurse at JNF Hospital Nursery as well as Breastfeeding Coordinator, adding that there are 10 steps that will be followed to achieve their goal.

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IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING TO BE HIGHLIGHTED WITH WEEK OF ACTIVITIES IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Published 16 August 2019

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Latina woman lying on bed and breastfeeding her 2 months old baby of mixed Hispanic and African-American ethnicity

IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING TO BE HIGHLIGHTED WITH WEEK OF ACTIVITIES IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2019 (SKNIS): The importance of breastfeeding will be highlighted during the upcoming Breastfeeding Week, which is being celebrated under the theme “Protecting Breastfeeding in the Workplace” from August 18 to 24, 2019.

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BREASTFEEDING WEEK ANIMATION VIDEO

Published 15 August 2019

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Breastfeeding week will be celebrated in St. Kitts and Nevis from August 18th – August 24th. Please find  attached the Animation video to be played in support of breastfeeding. Thank you for your assistance in disseminating this animation video.

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ST. KITTS-NEVIS OFFICIALLY ON THE MOVE AFTER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL HEALTH WALK

Published 10 August 2019

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ST. KITTS-NEVIS OFFICIALLY ON THE MOVE AFTER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL HEALTH WALK

 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 10, 2019 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister)– The National Health Walk held early this morning (Saturday, August 10) from the Caribbean Cinemas parking lot to the Frigate Bay Lawn is being hailed by those who participated in the event as a huge success, as it achieved the goal of promoting physical activity among citizens and residents.

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