IOM responded to the urgent need of securing dignified and private space for mothers and their babies fleeing Ukraine when crossing the border in Vysne Nemecke. On 11 April 2022, IOM in cooperation with St. Elisabeth’s University of Health and Social Sciences equipped a dedicated room.

The breastfeeding and baby care room with equipment. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.

The breastfeeding and baby care room provides a heated shelter, especially important for breast feeding mothers and toddlers who are particularly at risk of undercooling. Space is equipped with germicidal radiator for air and surface disinfection, baby changing tables, a wardrobe, storage boxes and a sterilizer for nursing bottles.

Existence of such a room also helps to treat and avoid napkin dermatitis which is one of the most common medical issues of children on the move.

IOM delivered supplies for breastfeeding and baby care room in Vysne Nemecke. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.

This IOM response was generously funded by: