PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND

GOALS:

Monitor growth and development of

the child until 5 years of age.

Identify factors that may hinder the

growth and development of the child.
 ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES:

1. Regular height and weight determination/

monitoring until 5 years old.
0-1year old=monthly
1 year old and above =quarterly
2. Recording of immunization, vitamins
supplementation,
deworming and feeding.
3. Provision of IEC materials (ex. Posters,
charts, toys) that promote and enhance
childs proper growth and development.
4. Provision of a safe and learning
oriented environment for the child.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation.
 BREASTFEEDING/ LACTATION
MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TRAINING
Breastfeeding practices has been
proved to be very beneficial to both
mother and baby thus the creation of the
following laws support the full
implementation of this program:
Executive Order 51
Republic Act 7600
The Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act
of 1992
 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
=Protection and promotion of
breastfeeding and lactation management
education training
ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES:
1.FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS
SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM

A. EO 51 THE MILK CODE protection and promotion of

breastfeeding to ensure the safe and adequate nutrition of
infants through regulation of marketing of infant foods and
related products. (e.g. breast milk substitutes, infant formulas,
feeding bottles, teats etc. )
B. RA 7600 THE ROOMING IN and
BREASTFEEDING ACT of 1992
=An act providing incentives to
government and private health
institutions promoting and
practicing rooming-in and breast-
feeding.
=Provision for human milk bank.
=Information, education and re-
education drive
=Sanction and Regulation
2. CONDUCT ORIENTATION/ADVOCACY MEETINGS TO
HOSPITAL/ COMMUNITY.
ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING:

MOTHER
Oxytocin help the uterus contracts
Uterine involution
Reduce incidence of Breast Cancer
Promote Maternal-Infant Bonding
Form of Family planning Method (Lactational Amenorrhea)
BABY
Provides Antibodies
Contains Lactoferin (binds
with Iron)
Leukocytes
Contains Bifidus factor-
promotes growth of the
Lactobacillus-inhibits the growth
of pathogenic bacilli
 POSITIONS IN BF THE BABY:
1. Cradle Hold = head and neck are supported
2. Football Hold
3. Side Lying Position
BEST FOR BABIES
REDUCE INCIDENCE OF ALLERGENS
ECONOMICAL
ANTIBODIES PRESENT
STOOL INOFFENSIVE (GOLDEN YELLOW)
BREASTFEEDING

EMPERATURE ALWAYS IDEAL

FRESH MILK NEVER GOES OFF
EMOTIONALLY BONDING
EASY ONCE ESTABLISHED
DIGESTED EASILY
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
NUTRITIONALLY OPTIMAL
GASTROENTERITIS GREATLY REDUCED
 GARANTISADONG PAMBATA (GP)
Garantisadong Pambata is a biannual week
long delivery of a package of health services to
children between the ages of 0-59 months old
with the purpose of reducing morbidity and
mortality among under fives through the
promotion of positive Filipino values for proper
child growth and development.

1. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH SERVICES

OFFERED IN GP AND WHO ARE THE
TARGETS?
GP offers the following: