Women Supporting Women to Close Breastfeeding Gap

Cameroonian female doctors,Public Health Nutritionist,Dr Akwen Ndi and International Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultant, Dr Solange Ngo Bama have brought their expertise together through a breastfeeding virtual support group, Precious Lactation, to support nursing mothers through their breastfeeding journey.

This report spotlights the functioning of the group, Precious Lactation and the unique experiences of some lactating mothers have had with the group.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal is to have at least 50% of women worldwide breastfeeding exclusively and continue till the recommended age of 3. Precious Lactation is contributing to meeting this target by empowering mothers with the right knowledge and support to meet breastfeeding milestones.

This report has been produced as part of the EXCEL 2.0 professional internship program organized by Sisterspeak237 of which the author is a fellow.