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 2021.

Theme: - “Support Breastfeeding-for healthier planet”

Social distancing was maintained considering Covid -19 Pandemic.

Following activities were conducted during this period.

1. Informational poster on the topic were displayed for patients and relatives at various places in the hospital complex and Informational talk was delivered by faculty of dept of pediatrics 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. A Wise mother competition was conducted in the postnatal ward. A questionnaire in Marathi was given to the mothers to assess their knowledge and attitude towards breast feeding. Prizes were given to winners.

3. A Wise doctor competition was conducted for undergraduate students (6th semester & 8th semester) in the lecture halls by dept of pediatrics. A set of multiple question answers was given to the students to assess their correct knowledge about breastfeeding. Prizes were given to winners.

4. A Seminar on Breastfeeding was presented by faculty and Postgraduate residents in Department of Pediatrics. This seminar included pathophysiology, correct positions, issues of breastfeeding, breastfeeding in special situations and human milk banking. This was followed by tea and refreshment.

5. A Skit was arranged by dept of pediatrics for mothers, parents and visitors in hospitals. It was performed in Pediatric Opd, Obgy Opd and PNC ward by interns, undergraduate and postgraduate students. Correct message about ideal breastfeeding practices, Exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding in covid pandemics given through skit. Respected Dean and all faculties were present for the same.

6. A Breastfeeding poster competition was conducted for all students, teaching and non-teaching staffs by dept of pediatrics. Posters were judged by senior faculties of Dr. Shilpa Chaudhari Professor of OBJY & Dr. Khalid Khatib Professor of Medicine departments. Prizes were given to winners. This was followed by tea and refreshment.