BREAST FEEDING WEEK
Fri, 01 Aug
|Bengaluru
The theme for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week was “Prioritize breastfeeding: Create Sustainable support systems”, which focused on creating supportive environments for breastfeeding mothers, the role of family, societal and government support for the promotion of healthy breastfeeding practises
Time & Location
01 Aug 2025, 9:30 am – 07 Aug 2025, 3:30 pm
Bengaluru, DR. B R AMBEDKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, 44, Shampura Main Rd, Old Rajendra Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045, India
About The Event
The objectives of the programme were as follows: To raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers. To educate students, staff, and the community about breastfeeding practices. To encourage healthcare professionals (ASHA workers and ANMs) to support and counsel new mothers.
An overview of the breastfeeding week- By Dr. Suryanarayana S.P, Professor. Department of Community Medicine Advantages and common problems during breastfeeding- By Dr. Madhusudhan, Department of Paediatrics Antenatal Preparation for breastfeeding and breastfeeding in special situations- By Dr. Sinchana Hegde, assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Identifying and treating psychological problems in feeding mothers- By Dr. Harsha, Professor, Department of Psychiatry A brief presentation of the facilities and services provided by Dr. B.R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital was given to all the ASHA workers and ANMs by Dr. Srinivas. CV, Medical Superintendent. Certificates and prize distribution was done for the…