An awareness event organized by Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (KSÜ) Health Practice and Research Hospital as part of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) was held in front of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Polyclinic.
The event, held between 2 PM and 4 PM, highlighted the importance of breast milk and the positive effects of breastfeeding on the health of both mother and baby. Pregnant mothers, mothers, and expectant mothers showed great interest in the event, where participants were informed about breast milk and proper breastfeeding practices by expert healthcare professionals.
The program was supported by the Acting Rector of KSÜ, Prof. Dr. Ejder Berk; Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Ethem Taş; General Secretary of KSÜ, Fatih Tiyek; Chief Physician of our Hospital, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Nazik; Deputy Chief Physicians Prof. Dr. Yılmaz İnanç and Prof. Dr. Tuba Tülay Koca; Dr. Ali İhsan Kilci; Chief Administrator of our Hospital, Mustafa Çakallı; Assistant Head Nurses; and the Head of the Pediatric Neonatology Department, Prof. Dr. Sadık Yurttutan.
Throughout the event, participants were informed that breast milk is the ideal food for babies in the first six months, that breastfeeding contributes to the healthy growth and development of babies, and that it also has important benefits for the health of mothers. Questions from participants were answered by the expert team, and various gifts were presented to pregnant mothers, mothers, and expectant mothers who attended the event as a memento of the day. The gifts were received with appreciation by the citizens who participated in the event.
As KSÜ Health Practice and Research Hospital, we will continue our education and awareness activities aimed at increasing breastfeeding awareness and promoting breast milk in society. These activities, which aim to contribute to raising healthy generations, aim to create awareness regarding the protection of maternal and infant health.
