Breastfeeding helps a child to acquire passive immunity from the mother and aids in avoiding common pediatric diseases. In addition, it lowers their odds of being overweight, obese, and diabetic. Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in managing the burden of malnutrition. It benefits not only the child but also the lactating mother by improving cardiovascular health.

Therefore, it is essential to increase public awareness about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. To gain deeper insights into this topic on World Breastfeeding Week, join this exclusive session on “Stepping up for Breastfeeding: Knowledge and Support Skills for Obstetricians and Pediatricians,” by the expert pediatrician, Dr. Sneha M,  on 4 th August, 3:00 PM IST onwards. CTA: Stay tuned!