Breastfeeding awareness walkathon held in Chennai
A walkathon was held at Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. The event emphasized the role of human milk banks and community support for maternal and child health.
Why it matters
Promoting breastfeeding is a key public health initiative to improve neonatal outcomes and maternal wellness.
A breastfeeding awareness walkathon was held at Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai on Saturday, ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, bringing together healthcare professionals, medical students, nurses and volunteers to promote the importance of breastfeeding and donor human milk.
Organised by the Neonatology Association of Tamil Nadu in association with the Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk, the event highlighted exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding, and the role of human milk banks in improving outcomes for sick and preterm newborns.
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