Event

Department Of Pediatric

Department of Paediatrics, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital successfully carried out “World Breast feeding Week” from 1st August to 7th August 2020. The theme for this year was, “Breast Feeding: Foundation of Life”. Social distancing was maintained considering Covid -19 Pandemic.

Following activities were conducted during this period.

1. Informational and educational Posters on the topic were displayed for patients and relatives at various places in the hospital complex so as to increase the awareness about importance of breastfeeding as well as sensitize the hospital staff and caretakers of patients/ANC patients/mothers attending immunization OPD.

2. Lecture on “Common issues in Breast Feeding ” were conducted for the mothers of the antenatal, post natal and pediatrics wards from 01/08/2020 to 07/08/2020 daily. A PowerPoint presentation & video on the topic was also shown to the mothers. Around 15 – 20 mothers daily with their children attended this program. (Pics)

3. A lecture on “Breast Feeding Myths &Problems” was conducted by the faculty member and resident for the all staff members in the Pediatric Department on 06/08/2020. All queries were answered by pediatric faculty members. Lecture was followed by Snacks & tea.

4. A Wise mother competition was conducted in the post natal ward & antenatal OPD over the week. A questionnaire in Marathi was given to the mothers to assess their knowledge and attitude towards breast feeding. Prizes were given to winners.

5. A video show and lecture for paramedic staff of the hospital like Lab. Technician, Physiotherapist, Nurses and office staff was arranged in dept. of pediatrics Practical problems regarding breast feeding were discussed by the nursing staff with the senior faculty from Department of Pediatrics. Video on technique of breast feeding and common problem associated was shown. This was followed by refreshment.