Breastfeeding awareness programme held at MGM Healthcare
MGM Healthcare in Chennai hosted a breastfeeding awareness event featuring medical experts and public figures to promote infant health. The program included educational sessions and competitions to dispel myths surrounding breastfeeding.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives focused on maternal and infant nutrition are critical for long-term community health outcomes.
MGM Healthcare organised a breastfeeding awareness programme in Chennai on Friday, as part of World Breastfeeding Week, bringing together over 100 lactating mothers and healthcare professionals.
Veteran actor Radhika Sarathkumar participated in the programme, which brought together paediatricians, neonatologists, obstetricians, gynaecologists and lactation consultants to address concerns and dispel myths related to breastfeeding.
The week-long programme included poster and rangoli competitions, a reels competition for lactating mothers and a well-baby contest based on exclusive breastfeeding practices. An interactive session with specialists was also held to discuss breastfeeding-related concerns.
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