BDH Draws Attention to Breastfeeding Benefits in Pandemic
By: Venus F. Avecilla, GPC–BDH | Photo By: Mhark Parchamento | Date: August 5 to August 23, 2020
BREASTFEEDING DURING THE PANDEMIC. Venisse Campos, a student from Christ the King College and Dennis A. Lim, Accountant I of Bacnotan District Hospital, receive certificate of commendation as they emerge winners in the On-line Short Essay Writing Contest conducted by the Bacnotan District Hospital - Bacnotan Breastfeeding Committee headed by Dr. Resie Aurea Pimpinio from August 5 to August 23, 2020. This is in celebration of the Breastfeeding Month to promote and encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies even during this pandemic.
“Ang init ng kalinga ng isang ina ay maipapakita sa pagpapasuso at ang bigkis ng pagmamahal ng isang ina ay di masusukat, may pagsubok mang pagdaanan katulad ng pandemyang CoViD 19.” – Venisse Campos
August marks Breastfeeding Month for women all over the globe. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Bacnotan Breastfeeding Committee headed by Dr. Resie Aurea Pimpinio conducted an On-line Short Essay Writing Contest to celebrate the said activity which was participated in by followers of the Facebook page “Bacnotan Breastfeeding Group”.
Venisse Campos, student of Christ the King College and Dennis Lim, Accountant II of Bacnotan District Hospital emerged as winners of the contest. They were awarded with certificates and medals. Their winning essay will be used for BDH Breasfeeding IEC materials to encourage more women to breastfeed their babies.
Breastfeeding is the most cost effective yet offers short and long term health benefits for both mother and baby. Babies’ benefits from breastfeeding include lowered risk for conditions such as allergies, asthma, obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and sudden Infant Death Syndrome while mothers’ benefits include mother’s healing after childbirth trauma and lowered risk of diseases such as Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes.
Promotion of breastfeeding in time of pandemic is advised as babies can’t get CoViD-19 from breast milk. However, it is important to practice Infection and Prevention Control measures to ensure safe breastfeeding including wearing of mask when breastfeeding; sanitizing / handwashing before breastfeeding; and keeping distance from others when breastfeeding.
