Infant and young child feeding

An expecting mother and her mother-in-law visit the clinic for prenatal care. Aissatou, the midwife, uses the visit as an opportunity to talk about the benefits of early initiation of breastfeeding in the first hour of life and the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. The woman and her mother-in-law learn that colostrum, also known as the first milk, can strengthen her baby’s immunity against disease.

Mr. Hamissou runs into Mr. Idi and his wife, Binta, who are coming back from the dispensary, and he informs the couple on the use of moringa to treat anemia. Idi follows his friend, who shows him the drying process and explains how to use moringa. Then, Mr. Idi’s wife, Binta, visits Habsou, who tells her about the virtues of moringa and shows her how to make moringa sauce. In the end, Mr. Idi visits Mr. Harouna, who shows him how to cultivate moringa.

From ages six to nine months, children need a nutritious and varied diet. During this important time, mothers also need the support of their entire family. Ndèye is a young mother in Koungheul, Senegal. She counts on her mother-in-law’s advice and the support of her husband. Her mother-in-law ensures she gives a diverse, nutrient-rich meal to her child, and advises her on the importance of each type of food in proper complementary feeding for a child between 6-23 months of age.