Tackling challenges in the increasing adoption of breastfeeding
The Hindu
Events aimed at raising awareness and community support for breastfeeding mothers, highlighting benefits and challenges faced in India.
With low information and insufficient out-of-home facilities among the limiting factors faced by women in the adoption of breastfeeding babies, several events were recently hosted aimed at raising awareness and strengthening community support for lactating mothers.
The challenge is illustrated in the data of National Survey (NFHS-5) which indicated that only 41% of infants in India are breastfed within one hour of birth and only 64% are exclusively breastfed for six months.
Jipmer organised a rally, interactive lecture, role play and art work exhibitions, centred on breastfeeding during the recent World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, on this year’s theme ‘Closing the Gap — Breastfeeding Support for All’.
Led by the Nursing Department, the events were supported by the Departments of Paediatrics, Neonatology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology and College of Nursing.
Santhi Tamilmani, Nursing Superintendent, Jipmer Women and Children Hospital outlined the multiple benefits of breastfeeding. Useful information regarding the importance of breastfeeding and essential newborn care were imparted to mothers and caregivers.
According to the Department of Neonataology, breastfeeding and human milk are the natural standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Optimal nutrition during the first two years of a child’s life is crucial, as it lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces risk of chronic diseases and fosters better neurodevelopment.
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