Thread by @Economynext

A Press Conference was held by the Family Health Bureau. The thread below mainly focuses on Nutrition for kids and the promotion and education of breastfeeding during the #EconomicCrisisLK.

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The breastfeeding week will continue from Aug 01-Aug 07 under the theme; Step up for breastfeeding, educate and support. #SLNews

Our intention this week is to strengthen the chain that supports breastfeeding in the country. We need to educate everyone in this chain on why they should support it and how they can help in this process, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

Breastfeeding is facing many challenges in the world today. We are facing different challenges due to the current situation in this country. Therefore, breastfeeding is very important, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

You can continue it for about 2 years. Promoting and educating about this will help to feed children in this economic situation. This is the best nutrition that can be given to children, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

I ask all mothers to pay attention to this because it is the best you can give to your children at the moment. Especially with the economic situation, it is hard to even get a packet of milk powder, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

Educating about this it will contribute to the economic situation in the family and the country in a positive way as well, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

The nutrition pack is being organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. It was planned to give that until the child gets around 2 years old. But due to an issue in the budget, there are a few challenges the program is facing, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

We are discussing with charity organizations and other well-wishers to get the necessary funds in order to give that to the children in areas where malnutrition is high, Chitramalee de Silva. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Community Physician, Hiranya Jayawickrama says, breastfeeding can eliminate many non-communicable diseases in the child and as well as in the mother, such as breast cancer. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas says, there are many misconceptions about breastfeeding, such as it disfigures the body likewise, which is not true. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas says, there are changes in the body such as breasts increasing in size due to milk being stored and fat being stored during the pregnancy period which later is used by the body in creating milk. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas says, therefore it is important that the mother continues breastfeeding, in order to remove that extra fat from the body. Wearing undergarments to support the body can prevent the body from getting out of shape. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas says, breastfeeding is also important in developing a child's IQ. IQ level increases from 7- 10 points due to the nutrients in breast milk. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas further stated, that it also helps the child to fight non-communicable diseases even during adult life. This will increase if the child gets breast milk for the first six months without a drop of milk powder. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas further stated, that the mother's nutritious level doesn’t have anything to do with breastfeeding. Even if the mother has malnutrition issues, it does not affect the nutrition level in breast milk in any way or form. #SLNews #LKA

Consultant Neonatologist, Doctor Nishani Lucas further stated, that there is a direct relationship between breast cancer and breastfeeding. There will be a 40 percent reduction in breast cancer possibility if you continue breastfeeding. #SLNews #LKA