#World Breastfeeding Week: Sexualisation around breastfeeding needs to stop, says Neha Dhupia
1 year, 4 months ago

#World Breastfeeding Week: Sexualisation around breastfeeding needs to stop, says Neha Dhupia

Hindustan Times  

It’s World Breastfeeding Week and Neha Dhupia, mother of two, feels while the discourse on breastfeeding has gained momentum, there’s still a long way to go. Sexualisation around breastfeeding needs to stop and it will change only if we have conversations about it. She adds, “We have had support from so many new mums, including Kajal Aggarwal, Faye D’Souza, Soha Ali Khan, Kalki, Surveen Chawla, Gabriella Demetriades, even internationally like Freida Pinto. “Now, we even have experts to help with conversations and queries with chats around lactation and weaning, child health care including dental, nutrition, sleep, well-being and even co-parenting.

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The real picture
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The real picture

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Breastfeeding is a natural and essential part of motherhood, offering numerous benefits for both mother and child. However, many myths and misconceptions surround breastfeeding, often leading to confusion and unnecessary challenges for new mothers. Many mothers face challenges such as difficulty latching, low milk supply, or sore nipples, especially in the early days. Seeking support from lactation consultants, paediatricians, …

World Breastfeeding Week: Bipasha Basu shares her emotional breastfeeding journey with daughter Devi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

World Breastfeeding Week: Bipasha Basu shares her emotional breastfeeding journey with daughter Devi

Hindustan Times  

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on November 12, 2022. Full-time mum to Devi Basu Singh Grover, Bipasha says being a mum is the "best job ever". As a mother, Bipasha Basu was emotional when she couldn't breastfeed Devi in the first three months of her birth due to holes in the latter's …

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story

Hindustan Times  

Columbia, Feb 9 Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are only two options for their first food at birth: human milk or formula. The health benefits of breastfeeding and human milk for infants stem from its composition, which includes vitamins, minerals and antibodies that can prompt its composition to change over time to meet the …

Mother explains decision to breastfeed her four-year-old son
1 year, 3 months ago

Mother explains decision to breastfeed her four-year-old son

The Independent  

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New mommy Pankhuri Awasthy urges people to let go of breastfeeding stigmas: It’s the most essential part of motherhood journey
1 year, 4 months ago

New mommy Pankhuri Awasthy urges people to let go of breastfeeding stigmas: It’s the most essential part of motherhood journey

Hindustan Times  

It’s not been even a month since Pankhuri Awasthy became a mother to twins, and she is already learning a new thing every single day. Pankhuri Awasthy gave birth to twins last month “As a new mother, there are so many things that you are anyway dealing with because you suddenly step into a new world, and breastfeeding is the …

World Breastfeeding Week: If it’s about my child, nobody’s opinion on feeding in public matters, says Neha Marda
1 year, 4 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week: If it’s about my child, nobody’s opinion on feeding in public matters, says Neha Marda

Hindustan Times  

While there has always been stigma attached to breastfeeding in public spaces, new mum Neha Marda tells us that she does not give importance to anyone’s opinion or judgements when it comes to her child’s well-being. If it’s about my child, nobody’s judgement matters to me.” The 35-year-old, who embraced motherhood after 11 years of being married to Patna- based …

World Breastfeeding Week: UNICEF, WHO urge stakeholders to aid related policies
2 years, 4 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week: UNICEF, WHO urge stakeholders to aid related policies

Hindustan Times  

On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO expressed the importance of breastfeeding and called on governments to allocate increased resources to protect, promote and support related policies and programmes. In a tweet, UNICEF, now officially known as United Nations Children's Fund, spoke about how breastfeeding gives babies the best and only nutrition they need in their first …

World Breastfeeding Week 2022: Dates, Theme, History and Significance
2 years, 4 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week 2022: Dates, Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2022: Breastfeeding is extremely crucial for the healthy growth and development of an infant. Hence, World Breastfeeding Week is observed every year to emphasize regular breastfeeding for babies. World Breastfeeding Week: History In order to support and encourage breastfeeding, the World Health Organization and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund created a memorandum in 1990. World Breastfeeding …

Is breastfeeding too hyped up?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is breastfeeding too hyped up?

Hindustan Times  

Most mothers want to try breastfeeding. At first, Damaiani worried she wasn't producing enough milk, but her doctor said the baby just wasn't latching properly to her breast, which is what babies need to do to get to the milk. But in countries where women have constant access to clean water and the money to purchase a regular supply of …

Neha Dhupia Posts Photo of Breastfeeding Newborn Son, Continues to Fight for #freedomtofeed
3 years, 1 month ago

Neha Dhupia Posts Photo of Breastfeeding Newborn Son, Continues to Fight for #freedomtofeed

News 18  

Neha Dhupia, after the birth of her first child in 2018, has been among celebrities who actively spread awareness about breastfeeding and how it needs to be normalised. Here’s her post: In an interview earlier this year, Neha had said that she was glad that she started the conversation around breastfeeding two years ago because it’ll be even better for …

World breastfeeding week: Myths busted for new and expecting mothers
3 years, 4 months ago

World breastfeeding week: Myths busted for new and expecting mothers

Firstpost  

It’s the duty of primary health care providers to educate new mothers and provide them with all the necessary information to make the right decision. It’s the duty of primary health care providers to educate new mothers and their families about the pros and cons of breastfeeding, expressed breastmilk and formula feeding. Breastfeeding provides immense short- and long-term health benefits …

Let's Normalise Breastfeeding, Not Sexualise It: Neha Dhupia
3 years, 7 months ago

Let's Normalise Breastfeeding, Not Sexualise It: Neha Dhupia

The Quint  

Neha began by writing that the "journey of a new mum is something only she can understand". Sharing the screenshot of the Instagram exchange between a mother and a troll, Neha Dhupia continued, "Thank you @crazylilmum for sharing this and calling this individual out. @freedomtofeed We work each day towards normalising the act of breastfeeding in our communities and are …

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