World Breast Feeding Week
The world breast feeding week was organized all over the world in order to draw attention to the vital importance of breastfeeding, not only in the lives of the most disadvantaged children but also in the strength of societies. The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, was “Breastfeeding-Foundation of life”. “Breast feeding week” was organized by KVK, Pulwama from 1st Aug. to 11th Aug. Awareness programmes, demonstrations, interaction programmes and slogan competition were conducted at different remote areas of the district for the Anganwardi workers, pregnant ladies, postnatal mothers, school girls, family members and the public.
Breast Feeding Awareness Highlights
Activity 1:- Awareness among the community:- To galvanize support and build an alliance locally with individuals and to sensitize on breastfeeding and nutrition issues in the community, three awareness programmes were organized for pregnant ladies, lactating mothers, family members in different areas of KVK, Pulwama. NGO, “SHIRKAT” was also involved in these programmes. Mothers were educated on breastfeeding the premature babies, how breast milk works, latching Vs bonding ,positions, care of breasts before and after feed, contents of breastmilk ,expressing breastmilk , nutrition for mothers and advantages of breastfeeding to the mother and baby.
Activity 3: Demonstration on low cost nutritious recipe for lactating mothers:- Awareness on Importance of diet for lactating mothers was given to the pregnant and lactating mothers and were given demonstration on the same.
Activity 4:- Slogan competition in college. In order to create awareness and sensitize the students regarding importance of breastfeeding, slogan competition was organized in degree college Tral. The college principal, lecturers and other staff members were actively involved to make the programme successful. Awards were also distributed to the best two performers.
Activity 5:- Community awareness through literatures developed in local language. T
To bring awareness among the public folders on the topics-‘Benefits of breast feeding’ and ‘Hygienic practices to be maintained by the farm women during breastfeeding” were prepared in the local language for distribution.
Activity 2:- The interaction programme was conducted for anganwardi workers at KVK campus. The home science scientists explained in detail the importance of breastfeeding, various positions and attachment while feeding, positioning the baby, techniques of breastfeeding, expression of breast milk and management of breast conditions. The scientist emphasized the Anganwardi workers to transform these information to the mothers in their practice area. The programme was attended by 30 Anganwardi workers.