Overview
Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research (SSNSR), Sharda University is organizing an event celebrating the World Breastfeeding Week on the theme Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for All.
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual observance held from August 1st to August 7th each year. It is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding worldwide.
It highlights the need for robust support systems, including community, workplace, and policy-level interventions, to empower and enable mothers to breastfeed effectively. By emphasizing the critical role of breastfeeding in promoting better health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and contributing to sustainable development goals, this week also provides essential education and dispels myths surrounding breastfeeding. Furthermore, it advocates for women's rights and supports gender equality, ensuring that mothers can make informed choices and receive the support they need to breastfeed in various environments. Overall, Breastfeeding Week is a vital initiative that fosters a supportive culture and reinforces the global commitment to improving maternal and child health.
Objectives of Event
· Raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers
· Promote breastfeeding as a vital part of sustainable development goals,
· Demonstrate about the technique of breastfeeding,
· Encourage communities, families, and individuals to support breastfeeding mothers.
· Promote exclusive breastfeeding for first six months of life.
· Celebrate breastfeeding as a key to lifelong health for babies and mothers.
Convener Details
Prof. R. Sreeraja Kumar
Associate Dean,
SSNSR, Sharda University
Co-Convenor
Ms. Rekha Kumari
Associate Professor
SSNSR, Sharda University
Ms. J. Mythili
Associate Professor
SSNSR, Sharda University
Co-ordinators:
Ms. Navaneeta Kalita
Assistant Professor
Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research
Ms. Sonia Lawai,
Senior Tutor
Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research
