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Stanger Breastfeeding Awareness Day

Stanger Hospital Breastfeeding awareness committee hosted a breastfeeding awareness day on the 27th of February 2004.The theme for the day was “ Breastfeeding is best”. The purpose of the day was to create awareness about the importance of breastfeeding as the hospital is trying to achieve a Baby Friendly Status.

The event commenced with a float procession from the hospital through the Central Business District (CBD) and back to the hospital.

Keeping in line with the theme of the day, various entertainments in the form of music, role-play, and poetry were provided. Ms Z. Mpunzana, a breastfeeding mother rendered a speech item highlighting the importance of breastfeeding.

The guest speaker of the day, Mrs. T. Zondi from the Nutrition department shared with the guests her past experiences regarding breastfeeding. In her address, she encouraged  breastfeeding and explained its advantages. She highlighted that breastfeeding helps bonding and development of the baby, helps delay a new pregnancy and protects the mothers health.

She emphasized that breastmilk has perfect nutrients which are easily digested, efficiently used, protects against infection and costs less than artificial feeding.

Ms Nompumelelo Zulu walked home a happy mother after she won herself a baby hamper from the competition. The committee would like to thank all the sponsors for the event, Ilembe District Office, people who attended and contributed to the success of the event.


Guest Speaker - Mrs T. Zondi

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