Nurturing care for every newborn: thematic brief

Overview

The first month of life is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for children
to begin the journey of unlocking
their full potential. Policy-makers,
health care managers, health care
providers and parents can lead the
transformation that is needed for
every newborn to make the best
start in life. In this Brief, six case
studies illustrate what can be done
to create a nurturing environment
and enable caregivers to provide
nurturing care for their newborns,
starting in the health facility and
continuing at home.