Africa: The First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Are Crucial – There's Growing Evidence That the Next 1,000 Are Just As Important

[The Conversation Africa] The first 1,000 days of a child’s life – pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday – are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better their physical and mental health, the greater the likelihood of giving birth to a healthy baby and being able to nurture that baby through the first two years of life.



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Publish date : 2024-11-19 12:21:22

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