UN Special No 541 Juin - June 2005

L a Journée mondiale de la Santé 2005 a été consacrée à la santé maternelle et infantile. Pendant les mois qui précédèrent cette journée mondiale, six mères de différents pays du monde ont raconté leur grossesse et leur accouchement.

De nouvelles vies florissantes
A six semaines, les nourrissons se portaient très bien. Leurs mères, Damiana, Samah, Hiwot, Renu, Bounlid et Claire, s'habituent à leur vie avec un nouvel enfant et elles nous font part de leur sentiment sur sa santé et sur le fait de retourner au travail.

Damiana, Bolivia

"Alberth is six weeks old today," says Damiana, "and he is in excellent health. I'm still breastfeeding Alberth for almost three hours each day, and twice during the night."

Samah, Egypt

Six-week old Basant is a picture of health and happiness. She now weighs 3.9 kg.
 

Hiwot, Etiopia

Hiwot and baby Elizabeth are both healthy. "Elizabeth is doing really well. Her hair is
growing and she's getting really heavy. I'm not sure of her exact weight though."

Renu, India

At six weeks old, Monica has gained 1 kg and now weighs a healthy 4 kg.
 

Bounlid, Pathet Lao

"Both Lang and I are in good health, although I am finding it hard to get my energy back," says Bounlid. "I'm breastfeeding throughout the day and night and Lang is growing fast."

Claire, UK

Claire and baby Isabella are feeling fine. "Things are slowly getting back to normal now," says Claire.
 

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