Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Minister Urges Early Breastfeeding During World Breastfeeding Week
The state minister in Warangal talked about how important it is for babies to drink their mother's milk.
She said mothers should start feeding their babies within an hour after birth.
She also said babies should drink only breast milk for the first six months.
After that, they can have other foods but should keep breastfeeding for at least a year.
She asked health workers to teach mothers how to do this in villages.
Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka urged mothers to adopt proper breastfeeding practices during World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1‑7).
She said every mother should start breastfeeding within one hour of childbirth.
She advised exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continuation with complementary foods for at least one year.
She highlighted that a mother’s nutrition directly affects breast milk quality and child development.
She directed Anganwadi, ASHA workers and health officials to organize awareness programmes in villages.
- Who
- State Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka
- What
- Urged mothers to adopt proper breastfeeding practices
- When
- World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7
- Where
- Warangal, Telangana, India
- Why
- To lay foundation for a healthy future and ensure healthy growth and immunity
- Event
- World Breastfeeding Week
- Date
- August 1-7
- Location
- Warangal, Telangana, India
- Minister
- Danasari Anasuya Seethakka
- Recommendation
- Exclusive breastfeeding first 6 months, continue with complementary foods for at least 1 year
