Ukraine

Every time six-month-old Yehor is breastfed, he uses his tiny fingers to clasp his mother Yevheniya's hand. Then he smiles up at his mother. "In my view, breast milk is not only about food for a baby, it's about outer-space communication between mom and baby," says 29-year-old Yevheniya. Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, breastfeeding has…, “We realised it was dangerous to stay”, Yevheniya gave birth to Yehor in february. She and her husband had spent the previous few  months furnishing a house in Mariupol, buying children's clothes, and choosing a stroller and a playpen. So, when the first explosions occurred in Mariupol on February 24, Yevheniya quickly packed two bags – one for the family and another for the baby. "We…, “I was following recommendations”, When her breast milk supply suddenly decreased due to illness, lack of sleep, high temperature and stress, Yevheniya began reading materials on this topi c from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). “I was following recommendations aimed to help in such cases, such as holding the baby next to my breast and keeping hydrated. I was also…, “My biggest joy today is my son”, The family now lives in an apartment in Kyiv that still bears the scars of a missile attack. Yevheniya often wakes up in the middle of the night – not only because of Yehor’s crying, but because of air raid sirens. However, she hopes for a better future for her son and is determined to provide him with safety, comfort, and healthy food. "My…