Friday, August 11, 2023

GUEST LECTURE-2 BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING-1/8/23

 

GUEST LECTURE-2

BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

 

No. of Students: 80                                                                                                              Date: 1/8/23

Venue: R-30                                                                           Target Group: PG, III & II H.Sc

Resource Person: Dr Nalini Sadaram

                               Lactation Consultant & Childbirth Educato

                                Rainbow Hospital

       Visakhapatnam

 

                         On 1st August 2023, day one of World Breastfeeding Awareness week, a guest lecture was conducted for the students of  Home science by Dr.Nalini Sadaram, a certified lactation consultant, a certified child birth educator from CAPPA, India.

·       The session included the benefits of breastfeeding, which helps the baby to be fed on right composition, and helps in developing an higher IQ and more.

·       The breast milk as said is known as LIQUID GOLD, increases the bond between the mother and the baby as the breast secretes oils that smells same like the amniotic fluid and provides the baby a sense of belongingness.

·       The session has also given the knowledge on the maintenance of breasts during pre-natal and neo-natal stages.

·       The importance of hormones and their applicability during the breastfeeding period was also explained.

·       Mam also discussed the available career options in the field off lactation and nutrition.

                         The session was very interactive and interesting. The points discussed were very informative. Students gained knowledge and awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding.

                         We the students of Home Science sincerely thank our Head of the Department Dr.Y.Lakshmi Prabha ma’am and all the faculty members for his opportunity.      

 



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