WABA | WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2022
TWITTER STORM
INFORMATION ON THE #WBW2022 TWITTER STORM
- Join the Twitter Storm on August 3 & 4, 2022 at @WABAsecretariat
- There will be four Twitter Storm sessions – at 9am GMT+8 and 9pm GMT+8 on August 3 & 4. Each session will be held for 1 hour. You can join any session, depending on your availability
- WABA will post a tweet, then participating organisations/individuals can retweet our post either on its own or with your accompanying post
- Always remember to tag us (@WABAsecretariat) and use our hashtag (#WBW2022) – we will retweet your posts as deemed appropriate
- Your accompanying response/post must stay within Twitter’s 280 character limit, so it’s best to prepare your posts/visuals/links in advance. Use the Q&A grid below to help craft your answers
- View our Action Folder for more information on the campaign
Q&A GRID
Please respond to any or all these posts during Twitter Storm:
Academicians across a range of disciplines play a key role in promoting, supporting and advocating for #breastfeeding through education, research and dissemination of research findings.
As an academician, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Certified Lactation Consultants improve maternal & infant survival, health and wellbeing through the antenatal, birth & postnatal periods.
As a certified lactation consultant, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Environmentalists can play a role in the protection, promotion & support of #breastfeeding by advocating for breastfeeding as a renewable and sustainable first food.
As an environmentalist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Fathers are an important member of the #breastfeeding team. When fathers support breastfeeding and are involved in caring for the baby, breastfeeding improves.
As a father/partner, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Community members play an important role in promoting & advocating for #breastfeeding in the society by sharing personal experiences/strategies and positive influence.
As a member of your community, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Mother support groups have an important role in the continuation of #breastfeeding for families, by providing timely & accurate information & support.
As a member of a mother support group, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Quality midwifery care improves maternal and infant survival, health and wellbeing throughout the antenatal, birth & postnatal periods. Midwives have a powerful influence on #breastfeeding.
As a #midwife, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Nutritionists & Dietitians play a key role in shaping food choices, improving nutritional status & providing intervention in general/emergency settings.
As a nutritionist/dietitian, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Obstetricians & gynecologists are primary healthcare providers for mothers before, during & after delivery. They play an active role in #breastfeeding support.
As an obstetrician/gynecologist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Pediatricians need to be aware of the strong influence they have on parents over infant health issues. Any advice they give on #breastfeeding would greatly impact parents.
As a pediatrician, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Trade unions are key actors in advocating, negotiating and implementing social protection and #breastfeeding rights for all parents at the workplace.
As a trade unionist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Young people have the power to change social norms and advocate for #breastfeeding by utilising innovative approaches and using diverse channels.
As a young person, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
#Breastfeeding can save lives during emergencies & other special circumstances. In emergencies, the nutritional needs/care of both breastfed and non-breastfed infants and young children need attention.
How can we step up education and support for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Healthcare actors play an essential role in the support of breastfeeding and for this they need a consistent and appropriate evidence-based education.
How can pre-service education and in-service training be improved to support breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Community actors play an important role in supporting national and international advocacy and programmes to protect, promote and support breastfeeding like #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.
How can community actors combat unethical marketing tactics of the BMS industry this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Governments and decision-makers need to invest in education and support for breastfeeding to create an enabling environment for families with babies.
What other roles do governments/decision-makers play in strengthening the warm chain of support for #breastfeeding?
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Code training for healthcare workers is essential to meet their responsibilities and they need to know about cultural practices and beliefs and how these affect breastfeeding.
How can healthcare workers be made aware of Code regulations and cultural practices?
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
The #COVID19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts have widened and deepened inequalities tipping more people into food insecurity. Limitations to the health system’s capacity led to the deterioration of breastfeeding support.
This #WBW2022, how can we build back better?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
#Breastfeeding can save lives during emergencies & other special circumstances. In emergencies, the nutritional needs/care of both breastfed and non-breastfed infants and young children need attention.
How can we step up education and support for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Healthcare actors play an essential role in the support of breastfeeding and for this they need a consistent and appropriate evidence-based education.
How can pre-service education and in-service training be improved to support breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Community actors play an important role in supporting national and international advocacy and programmes to protect, promote and support breastfeeding like #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.
How can community actors combat unethical marketing tactics of the BMS industry this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Governments and decision-makers need to invest in education and support for breastfeeding to create an enabling environment for families with babies.
What other roles do governments/decision-makers play in strengthening the warm chain of support for #breastfeeding?
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Code training for healthcare workers is essential to meet their responsibilities and they need to know about cultural practices and beliefs and how these affect breastfeeding.
How can healthcare workers be made aware of Code regulations and cultural practices?
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
The #COVID19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts have widened and deepened inequalities tipping more people into food insecurity. Limitations to the health system’s capacity led to the deterioration of breastfeeding support.
This #WBW2022, how can we build back better?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Academicians across a range of disciplines play a key role in promoting, supporting and advocating for #breastfeeding through education, research and dissemination of research findings.
As an academician, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Certified Lactation Consultants improve maternal & infant survival, health and wellbeing through the antenatal, birth & postnatal periods.
As a certified lactation consultant, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Environmentalists can play a role in the protection, promotion & support of #breastfeeding by advocating for breastfeeding as a renewable and sustainable first food.
As an environmentalist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Fathers are an important member of the #breastfeeding team. When fathers support breastfeeding and are involved in caring for the baby, breastfeeding improves.
As a father/partner, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Community members play an important role in promoting & advocating for #breastfeeding in the society by sharing personal experiences/strategies and positive influence.
As a member of your community, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Mother support groups have an important role in the continuation of #breastfeeding for families, by providing timely & accurate information & support.
As a member of a mother support group, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Quality midwifery care improves maternal and infant survival, health and wellbeing throughout the antenatal, birth & postnatal periods. Midwives have a powerful influence on #breastfeeding.
As a #midwife, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Nutritionists & Dietitians play a key role in shaping food choices, improving nutritional status & providing intervention in general/emergency settings.
As a nutritionist/dietitian, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Obstetricians & gynecologists are primary healthcare providers for mothers before, during & after delivery. They play an active role in #breastfeeding support.
As an obstetrician/gynecologist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Pediatricians need to be aware of the strong influence they have on parents over infant health issues. Any advice they give on #breastfeeding would greatly impact parents.
As a pediatrician, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Trade unions are key actors in advocating, negotiating and implementing social protection and #breastfeeding rights for all parents at the workplace.
As a trade unionist, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
Young people have the power to change social norms and advocate for #breastfeeding by utilising innovative approaches and using diverse channels.
As a young person, how can YOU step up for breastfeeding this #WBW2022?
@WABAsecretariat
<your post>
@WABAsecretariat
#WBW2022
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide based on the Innocenti Declarations, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the WHO/UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF and an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). WABA coordinates the annual World Breastfeeding Week campaign.
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