Maternal-focused interventions to improve infant growth and nutritional status in low-middle income countries: A systematic review of reviews
Victoria von Salmuth, Eilise Brennan, Marko Kerac, Marie McGrath, Séverine Frison, Natasha Lelijveld
PLoS ONE
Abstract
Our findings suggest sufficient evidence to justify greater inclusion of mothers in more holistic packages of care for small and nutritionally at-risk infants aged <6m. Context specific approaches are likely needed to support mother-infant dyads and ensure infants survive and thrive.
Concepts
BreastfeedingPsychological interventionMedicineMicronutrientSystematic reviewEnvironmental healthInfant mortalityBreast feeding