Breastfeeding

Explained: The stigma around breastfeeding in public as Disneyland Paris controversy reignites debate

For years, the right of lactating mothers to feed an infant in public has been an ongoing struggle that not only aims to deconstruct the notion of breastfeeding as a domestic chore but also attempts to normalise a practice that is considered taboo in multiple societies across the globe.

Disneyland Paris criticised after staff orders woman to stop breastfeeding her baby in public; theme park issues apology

In its first Twitter response to the incident on 5 July, Disneyland had struck an unapologetic tone, saying only that mothers had the use of special rooms "with suitable and comfortable material such as special breastfeeding seats".

Low blood sugar at birth, genetics cause epilepsy in young Indian children: Study

It is very important that families and new mothers are made aware of the impact of low blood sugar at birth and its negative neurological impact later in life.

COVID-19 threatening India's gains in protecting children against pneumonia, diarrhoea, says IVAC report

The report stated that although there was progress in India in 2019, the pandemic threatens these hard-won gains due to disruption of routine health services like immunisation and access to medical oxygen, which is used to treat both pneumonia and COVID-19 patients

National Nutrition Month 2020: Identifying children with acute malnutrition, ensuring balanced diet key to better health

The first two years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic diseases and fosters better development overall.

COVID-19 and breastfeeding: Infection isn't currently known to spread through breast milk, but use of pump is recommended

Breastfeeding and weaning are delicate and necessary processes for the development of a child, but when the mother falls sick during this time, there can be a disruption.

Here’s how your periods after pregnancy will be different from before

The fact is that your body, after going through 9 months of pregnancy, is now very different. Obviously, your period will not be the same as before.

In India's Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres, holistic care for mother and child combats malnutrition

The Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has established 1,151 Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) across the country under the National Health Mission. They provide facility-based care for children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and medical complications. These NRCs offer appropriate feeding of children, careful height and weight monitoring, and counselling to mothers and caregivers on age-appropriate caring, nutrition and growth monitoring.

Why India needs to support breastfeeding in public

Here’s what everyone should know about breastmilk and why it is so important that India support women breastfeeding in public.

9 Months | Season 3 | Toddler Nutrition

Discussion on importance of certain nutrients in a toddler’s diet, breastfeeding & formula feeding, milk & its alternatives, importance of cow's milk, importance of including vegetables and fruits of all varieties in a toddler’s diet and much more.