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  • Department : Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing 
  • Date : 3rd & 4th August 2026)
  • Theme : “Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in Life: Strengthen what works”

A two-day Breastfeeding Awareness Program was organized on 3rd and 4th August 2026 with the aim of promoting the importance of breastfeeding, maternal nutrition, and infant health. The program included a motivational workshop and educational role-play to increase awareness among students, healthcare professionals, mothers, and caregivers.

Day 1 : Workshop by Shanti Kunj Haridwar (3rd August 2026)

On 3rd August 2026, a workshop was conducted by the team from Shanti Kunj Haridwar. The session focused on the significance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being in promoting healthy motherhood and child care. The resource persons emphasized positive thinking, stress management, yoga, meditation, and moral values, highlighting how a healthy and confident mother is better prepared to provide optimal care and breastfeeding to her newborn.

The workshop encouraged participants to develop a compassionate attitude toward mothers and infants and reinforced the importance of supporting breastfeeding through family and community involvement. The interactive session enhanced participants' understanding of holistic health and its connection to successful breastfeeding practices.

Day 2: Educational Role-Play on Breastfeeding and Nutritious Food for Mothers (4th August 2026)

On 4th August 2026, an educational role-play was conducted in the hospital (Obst & Gynae Ward) as part of the Breastfeeding Awareness Program. The role-play demonstrated the importance of initiating breastfeeding within the first hour after birth, practicing exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continuing breastfeeding along with complementary feeding up to two years or beyond.

The presentation also emphasized the importance of providing a balanced and nutritious diet to lactating mothers, including foods rich in proteins, iron, calcium, vitamins, and adequate fluids. The role-play illustrated common breastfeeding challenges and their practical solutions, while encouraging family members to support mothers during the breastfeeding period.

Mothers, attendants, and healthcare staff actively participated in the discussion following the role-play. Educational messages were delivered in a simple and understandable manner, helping participants appreciate the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby.

Learning Outcomes

The two-day program enabled participants to:

  • Understand the importance and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Recognize the role of maternal nutrition in supporting successful breastfeeding.
  • Improve communication and health education skills through role-play.
  • Appreciate the importance of emotional, family, and community support for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Promote awareness of breastfeeding as the best source of nutrition for infants.

Conclusion

The two-day Breastfeeding Awareness Program was informative, interactive, and successful in achieving its objectives. The workshop by Shanti Kunj Haridwar inspired participants to adopt a holistic approach to health, while the hospital role-play effectively educated mothers and caregivers about breastfeeding and maternal nutrition. The program reinforced the message that breastfeeding is the safest, healthiest, and most natural way to nourish infants and highlighted the shared responsibility of healthcare professionals, families, and communities in supporting breastfeeding mothers.

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