Empowering Motherhood : World Breastfeeding Week

Empowering Motherhood: World Breastfeeding Week

Event Overview

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, Vasundhara Hospital, in strategic collaboration with the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) Jodhpur Branch, successfully organized a comprehensive breastfeeding awareness program. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of expecting mothers, new mothers, and parents.

Interactive Sessions & Medical Insights

Designed as an engaging and interactive Q&A session, the program provided a welcoming platform for parents to ask crucial questions regarding breastfeeding, newborn care, and the risks associated with bottle feeding.

Leading medical experts shared vital health guidelines, emphasizing that:

Initiating breastfeeding within the critical first hour of birth is paramount.
Providing exclusively mother’s milk for the first six months is essential for the newborn’s healthy development and for building a robust immune system.

An Inspiring Journey

A key highlight of the event was a motivational address by Dr. Neha Agarwal. She shared her personal journey of exclusively breastfeeding her twins while simultaneously navigating a demanding medical career, serving as a profound inspiration to the attending mothers.

Distinguished Speakers & Experts

The symposium featured invaluable insights from renowned regional specialists:

Dr. Anurag Singh: Former Head of Department & Additional Principal, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur.
Dr. Pradeep Jain: President, NNF Jodhpur Branch.
Dr. Neeraj Gupta: Head of the Neonatology Department, AIIMS Jodhpur.

The event was also strongly supported by the presence of the esteemed Vasundhara Hospital team, including Dr. Dhanraj Dabi, Dr. Kapil Raheja, Dr. Mahendra Bhakal, Dr. Neha Agarwal, and Dr. Vinay.

Conclusion & Pledge

The awareness program culminated with parents taking a resolute pledge to prioritize breastfeeding for their infants’ future well-being. To mark the successful conclusion of the event, Vasundhara Hospital honored all guest physicians with commemorative mementos.