05/08/2026
🎥 **World Breastfeeding Week | Message from an OBGYN**
🤱 *Breastfeeding is not just a gift for your baby—it is a gift for you too.*
Dear mothers,
Breastfeeding offers many benefits for you:
✨ Helps the uterus return to its normal size after delivery.
✨ Reduces postpartum bleeding.
✨ Burns extra calories and may support healthy weight loss.
✨ Lowers the long-term risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
✨ Promotes bonding and releases hormones that help you feel calm and connected with your baby.
But remember—**a healthy mother is the foundation of successful breastfeeding.**
💙 Take care of yourself:
• Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Get as much rest as possible.
• Ask for help from your family—you don’t have to do everything alone.
• Reach out to your doctor or lactation consultant if you have pain or difficulties.
Breastfeeding is a journey, not a test of perfection. Every mother deserves support, encouragement, and care.
— *Dr. Kiruthika Arumugam, MBBS ;MS (OBG); DNB (OG) ; DRM ( Obstetrician & Gynaecologist )