Breastfeeding Awareness Week Celebration: Expert Talk
The School of Nursing enthusiastically celebrated World Breastfeeding Awareness Week with an expert talk to promote awareness regarding the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both mothers and infants. The program aimed to reinforce evidence-based knowledge among nursing students and encourage them to become advocates for breastfeeding promotion in their future professional practice.
The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and a warm welcome to the distinguished guest speaker, faculty members, and students. The keynote speaker, an experienced maternal and child health expert, delivered an informative and engaging session highlighting the theme of Breastfeeding Awareness Week and its significance in improving maternal and child health outcomes.
During the expert talk, the speaker emphasized that breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for infants, providing all the essential nutrients required for healthy growth and development during the first six months of life. The session covered the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, the importance of early initiation within the first hour of birth, and the recommendation of continued breastfeeding along with complementary feeding up to two years of age or beyond. The speaker also discussed the protective effects of breastfeeding against infections, malnutrition, obesity, and chronic diseases in children, while highlighting its benefits for maternal health, including reduced risks of breast and ovarian cancers, postpartum hemorrhage, and improved emotional bonding between mother and child.
Special emphasis was placed on the role of nurses in educating expectant and new mothers, addressing common breastfeeding challenges, correcting myths and misconceptions, and providing continuous emotional and practical support to ensure successful breastfeeding practices. Interactive discussions, real-life case examples, and question-and-answer sessions enabled students to clarify their doubts and gain practical insights into lactation management and breastfeeding counseling.
Faculty members and students from various nursing programs actively participated in the program with great enthusiasm. The session significantly enhanced the participants' understanding of breastfeeding practices and strengthened their commitment to promoting maternal and child health in the community.
AIM of the Event:
- To enhance knowledge among nursing students regarding the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for maternal and child health.
- To promote awareness about the recommendations for early initiation, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding.
- To develop competency in identifying and managing common breastfeeding challenges through evidence-based nursing interventions and counseling.
- To strengthen communication and counseling skills of nursing students in educating mothers and families about optimal breastfeeding practices and dispelling common myths.
- To encourage nursing students to serve as advocates for breastfeeding promotion and support in clinical settings and the community, contributing to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Guest/Speakers of the Event (If any):
| Name | Designation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Prof Annie Emerentia George Robert | Vice Principal | Lehman College of Nursing |
| Participating School | |
|---|---|
| School/Department Name | Year/Department |
| Unknown | (All Faculty Members) |
| School of Nursing | (2nd Year, 3rd Year) |
Department:
- Nursing
Is this Event Under IIC?
- No, It's not under IIC
Is the event in collaboration with another school/Department?
- No
Date, Time & Venue of the Event:
- 07-Aug-2026 to 07-Aug-2026
- 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
- Seminar Hall - Ayurveda
Event Coordinator
- Ms Beena
Contact Person:
- Ms Beena
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