Lecture on Care during Motherhood
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 06 2012:
44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) conducted a lecture on "Care during Motherhood" at Chassad, Kamjong on 05 Oct 2012. The aim of the lecture was to clarify the myths associated with pregnancy and talk about the importance of required care needed to be taken by a pregnant lady.
Ladies were informed about the special dietary requirements needed for an expecting mother for the proper growth of the fetus.The Lecture emphasized the requirement of periodic medical checkups to help in early detection of any abnormalities to avoid any complications during delivery to both the mother as well as the neonate .Expecting mothers were also told about the importance of exclusive breast feeding and the various benefits of breast milk over supplementary feed.
Locals were educated on basic hygiene and sanitation required during pregnancy.
In another occasion,42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector organised an awareness programme on Prevention of drug abuse and illicit trafficking at Chandel on 05 Oct 12 .
More than 200 persons were attended the event.