Resources

Maternal nutrition

“Act Now!” Campaign in Zambia

Authoring organization(s): LINKAGES— Zambia

Published: 2004–2005

Summary: These brochures, created as part of the LINKAGES “Act Now” Campaign in Zambia, offer standardized messages on infant feeding and HIV for a variety of audiences, including mothers, youth, and health workers. Topics include prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HIV testing and counseling, and optimal infant and young child feeding behaviors.

Booklet:

• All in One: Antenatal, Postnatal, and Child Health
• PMTCT of HIV: A Behavior Change Communication Guide for Health Workers
• Protect Your Baby from HIV

Brochure:

• Counseling and HIV Testing
• Exclusive Breastfeeding is Best
• Leaders in the Frontline Against HIV/AIDS
• Young and Planning For Your Future

Poster:

• Counseling and HIV Testing
• Essential Messages for All Pregnant Mothers
• “Pregnant? Congratulations”

Topic(s): Behavior change communication, breastfeeding, infant feeding and HIV, maternal nutrition

Type(s): Booklet, brochure, poster

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

Essential Health Sector Actions to Improve Maternal Nutrition in Africa

Authoring organization(s): LINKAGES

Published: 2001

Summary: This report identifies essential nutrition and health actions for pregnant and lactating women that contribute to achievement of five nutrition-related outcomes.

• Essential Health Sector Actions to Improve Maternal Nutrition in Africa

Topic: Maternal nutrition

Type: Technical report

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

Photo: Aurelio Ayala III