Awareness on World Breastfeeding Week and Camps by Department of Paediatrics
In view of the World Breastfeeding Week, the Department
of Paediatrics organized camp from 1st
to 7th August 2024, highlighting the significance of
breastfeeding for both maternal and infant health. The department conducted a
series of awareness activities to emphasize this crucial topic.
Paediatrics Post-graduates delivered daily awareness talks and free check-ups for the
children at OPD of FMHMCH throughout
the week, aimed at educating the general public, particularly breastfeeding
mothers, on various aspects of breastfeeding. Additionally, the OPD offered
special benefits, including free consultations for newly registered neonates
and infants, complimentary hunger/appetite assessments, and Salivary Ghrelin
Hormone estimation, along with a 50% discount on CBC, AEC, and chest X-rays.
On 6th August 2024, an awareness talk and health screening camp was
held at Nethaji Anganwadi, Deralakatte.
The session covered the nutritional advantages of breastfeeding, techniques of correct
breastfeeding and strategies for overcoming common challenges. Anthropometric
and nutritional screening of 10 children was conducted, referrals made to the
Paediatrics OPD of FMHMCH.
On 7th August 2024, an awareness talk on Breastfeeding and
Nutrition, along with a Health screening camp was conducted at Urumane
Anganwadi, Natekal. The event featured educational talks on breastfeeding
methods and their importance, discussions on general child nutrition,
interactive sessions with parents, and the distribution of nutrition booklets
published by FMHMC. Approximately 30 mothers attended and benefited from the
camp.
In addition to the on-ground activities, Instagram reels were created and shared
on the official FMHMC Instagram page by the Paediatrics postgraduates. These
reels provided concise, engaging content on various aspects of breastfeeding,
including practical advice and the benefits for both mother and child. The
social media campaign successfully reached a broader audience and helped raise
awareness and support for breastfeeding practices.
On 11th August 2024, an awareness talk and Healthy Baby
competition were conducted in collaboration with Fr L M Pinto Hospital, Badyar,
Belthangady. A total of 18 children participated in the competition, where
they were evaluated based on their anthropometric measurements. Concessions on
investigations were provided, and an awareness talk on child nutrition was
delivered during the event.
