DBU observes breastfeeding week: Faculty of Nursing, Desh Bhagat University celebrated Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding has been found to be one of the most effective ways to ensure a child’s health and survival, yet less than half of babies under six months are currently exclusively breastfed.
Dr. Lovesampuranjot Kaur, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, said that breast milk is the ideal food for babies. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies that help protect against many common childhood diseases. DBU observes breastfeeding week by highlighting the importance of breast milk for infants.
World Breastfeeding Week observed in all blocks of Ramgarh
Breastfed babies are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life, she said. He said that this year the theme of breastfeeding week is “Let’s breastfeed and work, work”. Dr. Prabhjot Singh, HOD, Faculty of Nursing thanked the Chief Guest, faculty and students for attending the event and proposed vote of thanks. . Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University was welcomed as the chief guest by Gurwinder Kaur, Nursing Instructor, Faculty of Nursing.
