KVK, SAMRALA CELEBRATED WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK IN MALWA COLLEGE, BONDLI ON 08-08-2018 |
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samrala organized World Breast feeding Week in Malwa college, Bondli under the guidance of Dr. S. C. Sharma, Associate Director (Trg). An awareness camp regarding importance of breast feeding and method demonstration on low cost nutritious recipes was conducted on 8.8.2018 in the college premises. Dr. Shivani Rana, Asstt. Prof. (Home Science) laid the emphasis on importance of breast feeding over bottle feeding for both the infant and the mother. Participants were told about the importance to initiate breastfeeding within half to one hour of normal delivery and within four hours of cesarean delivery as stated by the World Health Organization. The first milk of mother also called colostrum is rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins, especially, Vitamin A and antibodies. Dr. Shivani Rana and Dr. Amarjeet Kaur demonstrated the preparation of low cost nutritious recipes. Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Sobti, Principal of the college, emphasized on importance of balanced and nutritious diet for the mothers. Dr. S. C. Sharma stressed upon the role of cleanliness in homes and surroundings. Dr. Jagmohan Singh, Director, Malwa college and Mr. Rashpal Singh, Commandant also graced the occasion with their presence. Ms. Gurinder Kaur, Asstt. Prof. Home science, Bondli College thanked all the participants and dignitaries. |