January 2023
During our first Farmer Field Class, project beneficiaries identified that mostly lactating women, infants and children are strongly vulnerable to climate change for several reasons.
- Climate change creates conditions that make it difficult for infants to breastfeed, especially during hot spells
- Climate change shocks greatly effect women and children, especially when there is a shortage of farm produce. There is need to quickly transform farming systems to green farming/smart farming that supports breastfeeding.
During our learning sessions, we highlighted climate change threats in relation to a breastfeeding mother:
- Water related illnesses, water shortage/scarcity during hot spells
- Reduced nutritive food systems
- Respiratory illnesses
To have a clear understanding of climate change adaptation, infant nutrition and breastfeeding, RRHS collaborated with our partner Rwenzori School of Nursing and Midwifery to carry out demonstrations of the three topics.
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| Students from Rwenzori school of nursing in action, promoting better practices for breastfeeding in relation to climate change adaptation. |
The three professional midwives from the School of Nursing that moderated the session talked about a range of topics including:
- Breastfeeding in the First Hours
- Positions for Breastfeeding
- What to do about Breast Pain
- Not Enough Milk
Nurses advised communities to take note that daily activities can collectively make a big difference and that individual has a role to play in the fight against climate change.
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| Nurse breastfeeding demonstration in action. |
RRHS is very happy with this collaboration, and the excellent work of all the nurses. We are also excited that our community is very engaged in these community meetings.
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