Nutrition In 'The First 1,000 Days' Of Life Can Shape A Child's Future

When you hold a tiny infant in your arms, it's easy to be struck by the fragility of a new human life.

I remember feeling both exhilarated and, at moments, terrified when my oldest son was born. It was such uncharted terrain. One of the greatest comforts in those early months was watching him thrive and gain weight. I hadn't anticipated the compulsion – the singular focus — on feeding my babe. It was an overwhelming, primal impulse that must be universal among new mothers, right?

But what's not universal are the support systems and resources that women need to bring children into the world and help them thrive. In fact, the deck is stacked against millions of women....
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