Hamad Medical Corporation ( HMC) hosted a variety of awareness activities throughout August to promote and support breastfeeding under the theme: "Enabling Breastfeeding: making a Difference for Working Parents".The activities, held as an extension of the World Breastfeeding Week, included a seminar organised at Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) for Young Mothers Group on August 16 and a workshop hosted by Qatar Parenting Network at Workington, Alfardan Centre in Al Dafna on August 19. Both events were led by Dr Faten Tamim, breastfeeding specialist and baby -friendly hospital initiative lead and her team from WWRC.In addition to serving as a support group network, the events featured childbirth education, breastfeeding key messages, infant feeding, nutrition and mental health. The main targets for the activities were pregnant and breastfeeding women, especially working mothers, and their families.A session on the topic, "Balancing Work and Breastfeeding: Empowering Working and Student Mothers" was held at Qatar University on August 28 to raise awareness about the challenges and importance of supporting breastfeeding among working mothers, and to facilitate a discussion among participants from diverse domains, including faculty and students. The session included an engaging interactive segment where participants were encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions, and provide suggestions.A closing ceremony was held on August 31 at WWRC. All the activities provided opportunities for participants to reflect on the importance of breastfeeding and the efforts made to create a more supportive environment for working mothers.In addition to awarding winners of a poster competition, a quiz competition and unit assessments, working staff were also appreciated for engaging in exclusive breastfeeding despite working full time.During the closing ceremony, the mothers shared their personal experiences and also described the challenges they had faced and the strategies they had adopted to successfully balance their professional responsibilities with their commitment to breastfeeding. These testimonials served as inspirations for other mothers among the audience.
September 11, 2023 | 08:24 PM