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OFFICIAL ADDRESS IN RECOGNITION OF BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2019 By Hon Wendy C. Phipps

Published 20 August 2019

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Please find pdf link below Re: OFFICIAL ADDRESS IN RECOGNITION OF BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2019 By Hon Wendy C. Phipps, Minister with Responsibility for Health, Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs.

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ST. KITTS-NEVIS REMAINS COMPLIANT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING OF BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES

Published 20 August 2019

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SKNIS Photo: Nurse Mary Caines
ST. KITTS-NEVIS REMAINS COMPLIANT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING OF BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 19, 2019 (SKNIS): Officials at public health institutions in St. Kitts and Nevis have put measures in place to protect the tradition of breastfeeding, ensuring that newborns and mothers can enjoy the natural practice that promotes bonding and health benefits.

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FATHERS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING MOTHERS IN BREASTFEEDING, SAY ST. KITTS-NEVIS’ HEALTH OFFICIALS

Published 17 August 2019

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Google Photo: Breastfeeding is an important bonding experience for families
FATHERS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING MOTHERS IN BREASTFEEDING, SAY ST. KITTS-NEVIS’ HEALTH OFFICIALS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2019 (SKNIS): Fathers, although they do not breastfeed children, have a lot to do in any successful breastfeeding relationship between mother and child, thus making their role extremely vital.

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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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