Project Vruddhi, led by Action Against Hunger, organized a 5-day MIYCN training in Sabarkantha, training 50 champions from ICDS-WCD and Health Departments on effective breastfeeding techniques. These champions have since shared their learnings with 1000+ Frontline Workers (FLWs). Explore highlights of the sessions aimed at improving maternal and child health.
Demonstrating how to hand express breastmilk painlessly so that lactating mothers can ensure their infants are fed breastmilk even in their absence.
Different conditions of breast and nipple
Explaining various conditions of the breast and nipples that may affect breastfeeding and how to address these issues to ensure proper infant nutrition.
Physical methos to increase breastmilk
Discussing household remedies that can help lactating mothers increase the breastmilk supply.
Other techniques of breastfeeding
Demonstrating other breastfeeding positions, specifically the side-lying, football hold, and laid-back methods.
Explaining 45 pointers for ensuring effective breastfeeding techniques
To ensure proper latching, explaining hunger cues, and the frequency of feeding to ensure sustained weight gain of infants.
Cross-Cradle hold
Demonstrating the Cross-Cradle Hold technique with proper positioning of mother and infant along with the techniques for holding the breast.
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