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Table 1 Six practical steps for emergency preparedness [17]

From: Breastfeeding and humanitarian emergencies: the experiences of pregnant and lactating women during the earthquake in Abruzzo, Italy

1. Endorse or develop policies

2. Train staff

3. Coordinate operations

4. Assess and monitor

5. Protect, promote and support optimal infant and young child feeding with integrated multi-sector interventions

6. Minimize the risks of artificial feeding

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International Breastfeeding Journal

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