Manipal Hospital Varthur Organizes Breastfeeding Awareness Initiative for Assisting Families Navigate Through Initial Parenting Stages
On August 2nd, 2025, Manipal Hospital Varthur Road in Bengaluru, India, hosted a breastfeeding awareness session for new and expectant parents. The event, led by consultants Dr. Anand Patil and Dr. Prachi Kathuria Gera, aimed to support, promote, and empower mothers to understand and overcome challenges faced during motherhood.
Dr. Prachi Kathuria Gera highlighted key indicators of adequate breastfeeding, which include:
- At least 6 wet diapers per day, indicating sufficient urine output.
- Regular stools, a sign of proper digestion.
- Healthy weight gain after the first week.
- Visible post-feeding satisfaction in the baby.
- No persistent pain in the mother during breastfeeding (mild discomfort in the first few days may be normal, but ongoing pain is a red flag that needs attention).
Dr. Anand Patil explained that breastmilk in the initial days is secreted as colostrum, which is rich in antibodies. He emphasized the importance of breastmilk as a dynamic nutritional system tailored to the baby's needs.
The session covered topics such as the benefits of breastmilk, skin-to-skin contact, and proper latching and holding techniques. An interactive Q&A session and a panel discussion with several consultants followed, providing parents with a platform to ask questions and share their concerns.
For more details and pictures from the event, visit https://www.manipalhospitals.com/. Photos are also available at https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2745248/Breastfeeding_Awareness_1_Manipal_Hospitals.jpg and https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2745249/Breastfeeding_Awareness_2_Manipal_Hospitals.jpg.
It's important to note that breastfeeding isn't solely a mother's responsibility but a shared commitment. Dr. Prachi Kathuria Gera emphasized this during the session, encouraging fathers and family members to support and participate in the breastfeeding journey.
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[1] It's important to note that mild discomfort in the first few days may be normal, but ongoing pain is a red flag that needs attention. If you experience persistent pain during breastfeeding, please consult a healthcare professional.
- The health-and-wellness of mothers and their families was emphasized during a breastfeeding awareness session at Manipal Hospital Varthur Road in Bengaluru, India.
- The session, led by consultants Dr. Anand Patil and Dr. Prachi Kathuria Gera, stressed the importance of adequate breastfeeding for the health of both the mother and the baby.
- Key indicators of adequate breastfeeding discussed included at least 6 wet diapers per day, regular stools, healthy weight gain, visible post-feeding satisfaction in the baby, and no persistent pain in the mother during breastfeeding.
- Science plays a crucial role in understanding the benefits of breastmilk, with breastmilk in the initial days being secreted as colostrum, which is rich in antibodies and a dynamic nutritional system tailored to the baby's needs.
- It's essential to note that breastfeeding is not solely a mother's responsibility and that fathers and family members play a crucial role in supporting and participating in the breastfeeding journey.
