by Daniela Philipp Some weeks ago BBC News published an article on a new public policy approach that is being discussed in the UK that offers breastfeeding mothers 200 GBP (about US$300) as a one-time payment in form of shopping vouchers to encourage women to breastfeed their infants. The target population of this pilot program is women living in low-income areas of … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding for money
Why to invest “From Zero to Always”?
By Francisco Cajiao Some time ago, the Inter-American Development Bank held a forum centering on the early childhood strategy that Colombia’s Office of the President has been coordinating under the leadership of First Lady María Clemencia Rodríguez. De cero a siempre (From Zero to Always), as the program has been so aptly named, is of particular importance to the country’s … [Read more...] about Why to invest “From Zero to Always”?
World Autism Day, To be Inclusive or Exclusive?
by María Jose Prieto, Ph.D. Mommy, come, hurry! –said Jimena in awe– The moon exploded! This is how Jimena, a girl with autism, described fireworks: an exciting yet scary image for her. For Jimena, like for so many children with autism, any daily experience may easily turn into something scary or impossible to comprehend. Often, this frustration extends to the … [Read more...] about World Autism Day, To be Inclusive or Exclusive?
The Relationship between Gears and Breastfeeding
by Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, PhD Blog written for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It is estimated that improving exclusive breastfeeding rates worldwide could prevent 800,000 infants from dying every year. The good news is that we now have at our disposal the evidence based tools to make successful breastfeeding promotion happen not only at a small but also at a … [Read more...] about The Relationship between Gears and Breastfeeding
Women’s Day: Which Country Is Paradise for New Moms?
By Juanita Caycedo, Mercedes Mateo and Lourdes Rodriguez Meet Ana. Last December, she embarked on the journey of motherhood for the first time at the age of 30. Ana works as a professional photographer, and thanks to her career, she’s traveled from one end of Latin America to the other. She’s had the privilege of living in Lima, Mexico City, Santiago and Buenos Aires. … [Read more...] about Women’s Day: Which Country Is Paradise for New Moms?