3 weeks ago
Mothers educated on breastfeeding benefits at Mahabubnagar programme
Doctors in a town called Mahabubnagar held a special lesson for mothers about why breastfeeding is important.
The lesson was part of a world event called World Breastfeeding Week.
A doctor named Dr Shekhar talked to the mothers about breast milk.
He said breast milk is the best food for a new baby.
It helps babies grow strong and healthy.
It also protects babies from getting sick.
Breastfeeding is good for mothers too, because it helps them recover faster after giving birth.
The doctor said mothers should breastfeed their babies for the first six months.
After that, they can slowly add other healthy foods while still breastfeeding.
The mothers asked questions and talked with the doctors to understand more.
An awareness programme on breastfeeding was organised at Ravi Children's Hospital in Mahabubnagar as part of World Breastfeeding Week.
Dr Shekhar described breast milk as the ideal source of nourishment for newborns.
Exclusive breastfeeding strengthens a baby's immunity, promotes healthy growth and reduces the risk of infections and diseases.
Breastfeeding also benefits mothers by enabling faster post-delivery recovery and reducing risks of certain diseases.
Dr Shekhar urged mothers to breastfeed babies for the first six months and continue alongside complementary foods thereafter.
- Who
- Dr Shekhar, doctors and mothers at Ravi Children's Hospital
- What
- An awareness programme educating mothers about the health benefits of breastfeeding
- Where
- Ravi Children's Hospital, Mahabubnagar
- When
- Friday, during World Breastfeeding Week
- Why
- To educate mothers about the role of breastfeeding in the health and well-being of both infants and mothers
Key facts
- Event
- Breastfeeding awareness programme
- Occasion
- World Breastfeeding Week
- Venue
- Ravi Children's Hospital, Mahabubnagar
- Speaker
- Dr Shekhar
- Key recommendation
- Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then with complementary foods
- Participants
- Mothers who interacted with doctors and clarified doubts
Quotes
Dr Shekhar
Doctor and speaker at the breastfeeding awareness event
“Dr Shekhar highlighted the nutritional and health benefits of breast milk, describing it as the ideal source of nourishment for newborns.”
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