Today, on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, Dr. Puneet Agarwal, under the leadership of Dr. Rajesh Gupta,

Gulshan Paruthi - Gwalior

Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the Government Medical College and Associated Hospital Datia, informed the family members of the patients about the importance of breastfeeding and explained the benefits of breastfeeding in detail."

"On this occasion, Dr. Yashika, Dr. Swaraj and Nursing Officer Preeti Kushwaha were also present."

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August. Its purpose is to spread awareness about the importance of mother's milk and promote breastfeeding. This week is celebrated together by health organizations, governments, and society.

Importance of World Breastfeeding Week:

1. Best nutrition for the baby:

Mother's milk is a complete diet for the baby, which contains all the essential nutrients.

2. Increases immunity:

Breastfeeding gives the baby the power to fight diseases and protects against infection.

3. Also beneficial for mother's health:

Breastfeeding protects the mother from breast cancer, Helps prevent diabetes and obesity.

4. Emotional bonding:

A deep emotional bond develops between mother and child.

5. Foundation of a healthy society:

When children are healthy from childhood, they go on to form a strong and capable society.

6. Affordable and safe food system:

Mother's milk is neither expensive nor is there any kind of adulteration or pollution in it.