Breastfeeding Week as a Catalyst: Understanding Workplace Attitudes Toward Lactation Support

Mitasha Singh; Gita Prasad Kaushal; Vikas Kumar; Renu Sheoren; Monika; Tripti Sankla

Mitasha Singh Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India
Gita Prasad Kaushal Assistant Professor, Paediatrics, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India.
Vikas Kumar Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India
Renu Sheoren Nursing Officer, Community Medicine, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India
Monika Nursing Officer, Community Medicine, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India.
Tripti Sankla Medical Social Worker, Community Medicine, Dr BSA MCH, Rohini GNCT Delhi, India

Abstract

Observance of health days and weeks are the best ways to trigger and
motivate even the professionals on the need of IEC in improving the
access and awareness even for general population. Breast feeding
week observed in a tertiary care centre in first week of August 2024
started with well baby shows, quiz for medical students, e-poster
presentations, health talks in community, awards distribution to IYCF
counsellors, nurisng officers and dieticians. This was supplemented
by a discussion among health professions on the theme of supporting
BF at workplace.

How to cite this article:

Singh M, Kaushal G P, Kumar V, Sheoren R,
Monika, Sankla T. Breastfeeding Week as a
Catalyst: Understanding Workplace Attitudes
Toward Lactation Support. Int J Preven Curat
Comm Med. 2024;10(3&4):24-27.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202409

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