Addressing the needs of small and sick newborns and their mother
PATH’s Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative Plus (MBFI+) is a holistic model designed to strengthen systems of care for small and sick newborns (SSNBs) and their mothers. The model implemented by PATH in India, Nepal, and Kenya integrates Kangaroo Mother Care, nurturing care, psychosocial and lactation support, human milk banking, and malnutrition management.
Publication date: April 2025