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Why breastfeeding is crucial for building nutritional foundation beyond infancy -Puja Marwaha

-Down to Earth

Breastfeeding is at the core of infant nutrition. But mothers in rural areas are avoiding it due to COVID-19 fears

As India celebrated National Nutrition Month under the shadow of COVID-19, it’s time we put the spotlight on breastfeeding, which lies at the core of newborn and infant nutrition.

In a remote village of Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, Jamuna (name changed), 28, gave birth to her daughter a few months ago. But she did not get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus, even when her doctor reassured her that it was completely safe for women who were breastfeeding to get vaccinated.

Confused by her neighbours’ suggestions, she fell for the common myth: That getting vaccinated against COVID-19 would endanger the life of her infant. Several others in her neighbourhood did the same.

On receiving this information, field workers of Sonbhadra Vikas Samiti (SVSS), a partner of non-profit Childs Rights and You (CRY) started a dialogue with Jamuna and other women. In their effort, they included the local Anganwadi and accredited social health activist (ASHA) workers, went door-to-door and explained the health benefits of breastfeeding infants.

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