

On 3rd August 2024 the 4th year B.Sc Nursing students conducted the “Breast Feeding Week” at St. Mary’s community Health Center under the guidance of Sr. Mary Fernandes.
The programme started at 10:00 am by inviting all the guests, pregnant women, postnatal mother & their relatives for the occasion.
The master of the ceremony was done by Ms. Deeksha Louis by giving a brief introduction about the breast feeding week & followed by the prayer song by Aby & group.MS. Spandana welcomed the gathering. Lightning the lamp was carried by the dignitaries of the day Director of SMCHC/SMCON Sr. Mary Mendonca, The Administrator Sr. Santhan, Dr. Sr. Jyothi, the pediatrician, Dr. Sr. Hilda the gynecologist, and the administrator of SMCON Sr. Arunakumari were present.
A role play was enacted addressing the importance of breastfeeding the myths & Superstitious beliefs practiced in the villages followed by a folk song on the importance of exclusive breast feeding.
Dr. Sr. Jyothi Fernandes (Pediatrician) & Dr.SR. Hilda lobo (Gynecologist) of SMCHC enlightened the mothers regarding breast feeding & demonstrated various breastfeeding positions.
The program come to an end with Ms. Sara giving the vote of thanks & concluded the event by talking a group photo with the mothers & dignitaries followed by distributing the sweets.