Maternal and infant health

During the first thousand days of a child’s life, the foundations are laid for their future physical and mental health and well-being, which is primarily down to the parents’ choices and behav-iour. Good habits can be transmitted and have a positive impact on a child's future, protecting them from the risk of developing chronic diseases. 

Puglia Region implements prevention measures for both women and men, to support them on their journey towards becoming parents. These measures aim to encourage virtuous behaviour that will produce both short- and long-term benefits for their own and their children’s health.

Nutrition
A key factor is the mother's nutrition before, during and after pregnancy, which can have long-lasting effects on the child's health. The same applies to the decision to breastfeed the new-born. Scientific studies in fact have shown that breastfeeding during the first six months of a person’s life can help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases as an adult. 
Good practices
Next, there are good daily life practices that are particularly recommended during the first thousand days of a child's life. 
Find out more about the benefits of a proper nutrition and the recommended behaviour for yours and your baby’s good health in the following pages.

Health Map for the First 1,000 Days

Discover the facilities where you can receive useful information on maternal nutrition, RSV immunization and breastfeeding. Move from one icon to another and continue your journey through all the opportunities that support your health and that of your loved ones



Prevention campaigns

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