Seethapathy Hospital on Sunday launched a free breastfeeding consultation helpline for new mothers in Chennai to mark the World Breastfeeding Week.
The 24×7 helpline (7305644465) will provide mothers with accurate and reliable medical advice and access to certified and experienced lactation consultants. An interactive session with experts on breastfeeding, will also be held.
Hospital director and senior obstetrician and gynaecologist Uma Ram said, โThrough breastfeeding classes at the hospital, we have been able to achieve 85% skin-to-skin, 60% baby-to-breast contact within the first hour and 70% exclusive breast feeding at 6 months.โ
World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from August 1 to 7. The theme for the year is โClosing the gap: Breastfeeding support for allโ. This yearโs focus is on celebrating the diversity of mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey.
