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Table 2 Topics of IYCF in support groups [14]

From: Community support model on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in remote areas in Vietnam: implementation, cost, and effectiveness

Groups

Topics

Group 1. Exclusive Breastfeeding Support Group

1) Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding

2) Initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth

3) Exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months

4) Positioning and attachment of baby at breast

5) Preparation for complementary feeding

Group 2. Complementary Feeding Support Group

6) Feeding children, according to age, with a sufficient frequency of meals and sufficient amount and thickness of food each day

7) Feeding children diverse foods at each meal (4 food groups)

8) Preparation of a hygienic meal

9) Nutrition care for child during sickness (illness) and recovery

10) Nutrition care for child with diarrhea and acute respiratory infections

11) Responsive feeding – helping a child to eat well

12) Cooking demonstration

Group 3. Community Support Group

13) Causes and consequences of child malnutrition

14) Support from family and the community in breastfeeding

15) Support from family and the community in complementary feeding