“Caravan of breastfeeding” in Moldova. Interview | “Breastfeeding caravan”: how the WHO supports families in Moldova Healthcare in Moldova this year, the “breastfeeding caravan” is taking place for the sixth time – a campaign aimed at supporting mothers and children and dedicated to World Breasts’ Week, which is held annually in the first week of August. As Daniel Madan, a public health specialist in the country’s public healthcare specialist in the country, said in an interview with the UN News Service, the initiative organized by the Moldova Ministry of Health has already helped more than 2 thousand mothers, their close and medical workers in more than 30 settlements. 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > “this is a national campaign, the purpose of which is to improve the health of mothers and children through training and support for breastfeeding,” the representative of WHO explained. – We unite expectant mothers, mothers with newborn and young children, their families, as well as pediatricians, nurses and other specialists. ”~ 60 >~ 60 > breastfeeding for all 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62Every year, Karavan attends several settlements throughout the country and takes events with experts – usually in open areas at medical institutions. The organizers seek to maintain a friendly and hospitable atmosphere during the fresh air sessions. They are involved not only in local families, but also by Ukrainian refugees living in Moldova. The campaign contributes to social integration and provides equal access to information and support, regardless of citizenship or status. “caravan”, according to Madan, promotes breastfeeding as a norm that should be maintained in families, communities and in the healthcare system. 62 >Practical classes 60 > caravan events include sessions on topics such as the importance of breastfeeding and milk formation, the national vaccination calendar and its value, as well as the mother’s nutrition mode. besides the same. Experts conduct practical training in the correct attaching the baby to the breast using realistic mannequins – future mothers can try different techniques and feel more confident. This year, the program also included a session on the basics of first aid of the newborns, which is organized together with the red cross – also with practical elements. ~ 60 > marketing ~ 60 > one of the main barriers to the throat Scrolling remain myths and aggressive marketing of replacement milk milk, Madan noted. “Many mothers are scared in the early days, when there are few milk – they do not know what exactly should be. Because of this, they immediately begin to feed the mixture. But the stomach of the newborn in the first days is very small, and just a sufficient amount of milk is produced, ”a specialist in WHOs said about one of the common misconceptions. 62 ~ “In addition, the milk replacement industry often convinces women that they are“ not good enough ”, and only these products will provide health and the best future of the child. But it is breast milk that contains all the necessary elements, and moreover, it is a living product that adapts to the needs of the baby in real time. No mixture will repeat this, ”she added. So, if the child gets sick, antibodies are produced in milk that help restore health. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes and infections in children in the future, as well as depression and even breast cancer and ovaries in the mother. In addition to physiological advantages, the emotional connection between the mother and the baby intensifies, which is especially important in the first weeks of life. ~ 60 > visiting card 60 > except “Caravan”, WHO in Moldova, together with the Ministry of Health of the country nurses, the development of information materials for parents and specialists, and also promotes the implementation of the provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes in national practice. 62 ~~ 60 > read also: & nbsp; healthy beginning – healthy future: WHO in Kazakhstan promotes the breastfeeding culture meanwhile The seventh issue of the “caravan” is already planned for 2026. ~ 60 > “This has already become a kind of visiting card of our work in Moldova,” said the representative of the WHO