Frist1000 Day of Baby

By James Achanyi-Fontem Email:camlink99@gmail.com Courtesy of Nutrition Institute of Africa

The Administrator General of Nestle for Central Africa region, Thomas CASO, on the 16th June 2017 inaugurated the first enterprise breastfeeding room in Cameroon. The official ceremony was attended by the Littoral Regional Delegate for Public Health, Dr.YAMBA BEYAS Martin, his colleague of the delegation of women and the family, directors of the company and a host of other dignitaries. According to information gathered during the ceremony, Nestle has inaugurated over 400 breastfeeding rooms around the world and the one in Cameroon is the fourth in the Central and West Africa Region. The first 1000 days was central point of discussion at the event and Cameroon Link uses this opportunity to highlight what 1000 Days is all about. First 1000 days explains the beginning of baby's birth and growth from the mother's womb up to 24 months of life. This issue was treated during the inauguration of the first breastfeeding room in Cameroon on the 16th June 2017 by the Administrator General of Nestle Central Africa Region, Thomas CASO. Companies are invited to copy Nestlé’s example. Nestle has 400 breastfeeding rooms in enterprise around the world. Click this link to watch video - https://youtu.be/xHHzaQfIF4w President of Cameroon Mid-wives Association praises Nestle Initiatives The President of Cameroon Mid-wives Association has praised Nestle Initiative of creating first enterprise breastfeeding room. He called on other enterprises to copy the good example and improve on the wellbeing of employees and their families. According to information gathered during the ceremony, Nestle has inaugurated over 400 breastfeeding rooms around the world and this was the fourth in the Central and West Africa Region. This initiative falls within the company’s parental policy which aims at supporting employees to offer optimal nutrition opportunities to their babies during the first 1000 days. This also reaffirms its support to WHO/UNICEF recommendation for promotion of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life for all babies before the introduction of complimentary foods up to 24 months. Cameroon is the fourth country to benefit from the initiative in West and Central Africa Region. Click the following videos to watch more - https://youtu.be/nEls7irXjMc https://youtu.be/sT9Vs8Otv-s

What can you do in 1,000 Days? https://youtu.be/4TBiikPprzM First 1000 days explains the beginning of baby's birth and growth from the mother's womb up to 24 months of life. This issue was treated during the inauguration of the first breastfeeding room in Cameroon on the 16th June 2017. Companies are invited to copy Nestle's example. Nestle has 400 breastfeeding rooms in enterprise around the world. The 1,000 Days Window of Opportunity First 1000 days explains the beginning of baby's birth and growth from the mother's womb up to 24 months of life. This issue was treated during the inauguration of the first breastfeeding room in Cameroon on the 16th June 2017. Companies are invited to copy Nestlé’s example. Nestle has 400 breastfeeding rooms in enterprise around the world. Click on this link to watch more - https://youtu.be/ugBd7NAOzg4 Building baby diet during pregnancy – Part 1 This episode treats the issue on how to build a baby's diet during pregnancy. The film is produced by the Wellcome Trust and shared here by Cameroon Link, a partner of WABA and IBFAN Africa. Click on this link to watch more - https://youtu.be/VB5L1gILMOc Building baby diet during pregnancy – Part 2 This episode treats the issue on how to build a baby's diet during pregnancy. The film is produced by the Wellcome Trust and shared here by Cameroon Link, a partner of WABA and IBFAN Africa. Click on this link to watch more - https://youtu.be/YIpSV27LKNc Pregnancy Diet For Mom This is the message to pass on to expectant mothers during counselling ahead of delivery of her baby. It has been brought to you by Cameroon Link and the Mother and Child Health Care Association in Grand Hangar, Douala-Bonaberi. Share it with your friends and relatives. Click on this link to watch more -https://youtu.be/tik6xkqf3IE What foods to eat while pregnant Diet nutrition during pregnancy This is the message to pass on to expectant mothers during counselling ahead of delivery of her baby. It has been brought to you by Cameroon Link and the Mother and Child Health Care Association in Grand Hangar, Douala-Bonaberi. Share this link with your friends and relatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62bAknJ1vxQ&feature=youtu.be Weight Gain during Pregnancy - Part 1 Pregnant women gain a lot of weight during pregnancy. This should be controlled before and after bedding of the baby. It is easier to gain weight than to cut down when the weight is already there. Listen to this episode and share with friends and relatives. https://youtu.be/dBTz0HhbKJw The BNP Breastfeeding Video Documentary - Part 2 Pregnant women gain a lot of weight during pregnancy. This should be controlled before and after bedding of the baby. It is easier to gain weight than to cut down when the weight is already there. Listen to this episode and share with friends and relatives. Watch this video brought to you by Cameroon Link - https://youtu.be/ldMyUa8S36g

Prenatal and Postnatal Infant Care and Feeding Educational Video This is a prenatal and postnatal Infant Care and Feeding Educational Video brought to you by Cameroon Link for sharing with friends and relatives- https://youtu.be/7Kbj86o3WMo Hillary Clinton Addresses Participants at 1,000 Days to Scale Up Nutrition for Mothers and Children This episode is on the message given by Hillary Clinton as she addressed participants at 1,000 Days to Scale Up Nutrition for Mothers and Child. Cameroon Link and Mother and Child Health Association in Douala-Bonaberi are also engaged in similar activities weekly. it is another way of promoting wellbeing in families. Watch Hilary Clinton and share with friends and relatives - https://youtu.be/AEgaEW4n4B0 Secretary of State Clinton on 1,000 Days This is a video about the Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton addressing Americans on the 1000 Days. Cameroon Link has brought this to you for sharing... https://youtu.be/I19Fm_S9_1M