AWARENESS BRESTFEEDING DAY

Event Report

The Department of Child Health Nursing, BGS Institute of Nursing Sciences, Adichunchanagiri University, organized World Breastfeeding Awareness Day 2026 on 07th August 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Postnatal Ward, Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre, B.G. Nagara. III-Year B.Sc. Nursing students educated postnatal mothers regarding the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, types of breastfeeding, correct positioning, proper latching, exclusive breastfeeding, BFHI, and prevention of common breastfeeding problems using educational charts and flash cards. Mothers were encouraged to initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth, practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continue breastfeeding with complementary feeding up to two years and beyond. The programme improved mothers’ knowledge and confidence regarding healthy breastfeeding practices and promoted maternal and child health. The activity contributed to SDGs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 17, focusing on nutrition, health, education, women’s empowerment, and partnership for community well-being.