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7 Vital Steps for Success in Breastfeeding

In my column “ 7 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Breastfeeding”, I said that breastfeeding is a normal way to feed an infant and all alternatives are inferior. WHO and Government of India recommend that babies be breastfed within an hour of birth, provided skin to skin contact at birth, exclusively breastfed for the first six…

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7 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Breastfeeding

  Breastfeeding is a normal way to feed an infant.You must be wondering about feeding your baby while pregnant. I’m sure you are aware of the immense emotional benefit that breastfeeding provides to the newborn baby through skin-to-skin contact and mothers milk. This determines the overall development of your child. I am also sure you…

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स्तनपान से संबंधित समस्याओं का समाधान अब एक मोबाइल एप में

ब्रेस्टफीडिंग प्रमोशन नेटवर्क ऑफ़ इंडिया द्वारा 7 अगस्त 2020 को स्तनपान सुरक्षा मोबाइल एप को ऑनलाइन लॉन्च किया गया ! यह एप स्तनपान कराने वाली माताओं के लिए एक वरदान साबित होगा  और उन सभी माताओं के लिए मददगार रहेगा जिन्हें स्तनपान से संबंधित समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है ! विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यू.एच.ओ,…

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2018

ADVOCACY Written Submissions to Irish Aid for new development policy World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) India-2018 FSAAI & IYNCI partnership “Diet4Life” posing threat to the health of millions babies by undermining IMS Act Letter submitted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding FSAAI & IYNCI partnership “Diet4Life” posing threat to the…

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Complementary feeding

Introduction Complementary feeding food refers to the food given to the child after 6 months of age to complement the breastfeeding. After 6 months of age, the breast milk does not suffice for the nutritional needs of the child. Therefore, his/ her needs are met by complementary feeding. Care must be taken that these food…

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Breastfeeding: What it is and why is it important?

Introduction Breastfeeding is the first form of nourishment that any child receives. Breastmilk is the first food which marks the nutrition journey of any human being and hence, it is very essential. It forms the basis for life-long good health. Breastfeeding provides all the three pillars that any baby requires: Nutrition, affection and protection. Colostrum…

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2020

ADVOCACY 2020 MoHFW response Concerning Separationof Mothers from Babies during COVID19 mergency, 23 April 20 Letter to Dr. Harsh Vardhan Concerning Separation of Mothers from Babies during Covid 19 emergency Letter to NDMA regarding the  distribution of baby foods during Covid 19 emergency Minutes of meeting consultation on IMS Act Implementation, 21 January,  2020 Catch…

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2020

Training 2020 Medical Council of India has formulated a competency based curriculum for undergraduate (MBBS) teaching.  It has included several topics on Infant and Young Child Feeding.  BPNI has prepared a chart taking out information from the curriculum available on the website of MCI. Please see…..   Name/ Title of the training Dates of the…

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2019

Training 2019 Medical Council of India has formulated a competency based curriculum for undergraduate (MBBS) teaching.  It has included several topics on Infant and Young Child Feeding.  BPNI has prepared a chart taking out information from the curriculum available on the website of MCI. Please see…..   Name/ Title of the training Dates of the Training/State…

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2019

  Feeding lessons to tackle malnutrition, Optimal feeding of infants is fundamental to tackling the burden of malnutrition.

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