The first 18 hour breastfeeding counselling training program (to train breastfeeding counsellors) was completed yesterday at IGMH. IGMH being a certified Baby Friendly Hospital (by UNICEF) needs to train all medical staff who come in contact with mothers and babies to acquire skills necessary to assist, support and sustain breastfeeding both within the hospital and once mothers return to their homes.
10 counsellors were successfully trained in this program and all of them are expected to start work immediately.
I am hoping that this program continues throughout the year and brings out more consellors into practice.
Friday, March 02, 2007
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