Abstract
This article addresses the range of issues that arise when an area is struck by disasters of natural and human origin, and considers how infant feeding practices are affected in a compromised environment. Strategies to enable mothers to continue to feed infants safely are considered, along with the role of emergency workers, health-care providers and the media in influencing how women choose to feed their infants in disaster zones. The article focuses on promoting safe infant feeding practices by highlighting the risks posed by unsanitary conditions, and the benefits of supporting, promoting and protecting breastfeeding, particularly in compromised environments.
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