Dubai PR Network, Online Press Release from Dubai and Middle East
 
Healthcare(Healthcare & Medicine)
Filter PR by
  

Zulekha Hospital Sharjah Honored With Baby Friendly Hospital (BFHI) Accreditation From Unicef and Who

 
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah Honored With Baby Friendly Hospital (BFHI) Accreditation From Unicef and Who

8 August 2019, Sharjah, UAE:   Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah takes pride in being the first private hospital in UAE to be certified with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation by UNICEF and WHO. The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990. The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

Being based out of the Baby-friendly city Sharjah and in line with the vision of Founder & Chairperson Dr. Zulekha Daud, the hospital extensively advocates breastfeeding and imparts breastfeeding education and awareness to expecting mothers and the community at large. Doctors and nurses are encouraged to undergo the Lactation Consultant Training Program and today the hospital has seven Lactation Consultants on board who provide free education and guidance to mothers round the clock.

In collaboration with Sharjah Baby Friendly City and Breastfeeding Friends Society, Zulekha Hospital takes numerous other initiatives to promote Breastfeeding in UAE. To ensure continued education on this significant aspect to masses, the hospital hosts various activities within the hospital for staff, partners and their families. Twenty hours of the staff education on breastfeeding has been given to workers who are in direct contact with mothers and babies.

These include doctors, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, and pharmacists. Apart from the clinical staff, all non-clinical staff including front office and back office, housekeeping, health care assistants, cashiers, maintenance, kitchen, and security staff are given regular awareness sessions on breastfeeding, to promote the cause.  

Complimentary antenatal classes in Gynecology clinics are extended to mothers by dedicated Breastfeeding Educators who educate all expectant patients on the importance of breastfeeding as per WHO guidelines. The mother understands the importance of breastfeeding; and enthusiastically breastfeeds the baby during their post-natal phase. Apart from the antenatal education, these mothers continue to get education from trained competent nurses in labor rooms and in the post-natal wards as well. 

Co-Chairperson Zanubia Shams says, “We understand how important this bonding is at an early stage and therefore encourage mothers to consult our Lactation Consultants free of cost even after their post-natal stay at the hospital. This supportive educational journey can continue till the time a mother is lactating. We ensure education material related to BFHI is handed over to mothers during the sessions for reference and right practices.”

Dr. Kranti Jadav, Specialist Gynecologist states, “Breast feeding is the natural way of providing infants with the nutrients they need for health group and development. Exclusive breastfeeding should start within one hour after birth until a baby is six months old, followed by nutritious complimentary foods to be added while continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.

Mothers require active support for establishing and sustaining breastfeeding practices although it is a natural act and that is why as a BFHI accredited hospital we can provide the required support and promote breastfeeding.”

Breast milk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first month of life & continues to provide half or more of a child nutritional needs during the second half of the first year and up to one-third during the second year of life.

Breast milk is the perfect mix of vitamins, fat and proteins which is easily digestible unlike formula. Breastfeeding by itself has many advantages for the mother and child, lowering risks of diseases, strengthening immune systems, burning extra calories for mothers and improving their overall well-being.


Posted by : DubaiPRNetwork.com Editorial Team
Viewed 23817 times
PR Category : Healthcare & Medicine
Posted on : Thursday, August 8, 2019  11:34:00 AM UAE local time (GMT+4)
Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of DubaiPRNetwork.com.
Previous Story : Alisha Moopen appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of A...
Next Story : Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) announces Eid Al Ad...
Email this article Print this article

Share this article with your friends and followers
NewsVine
Back to Section Home

Related Stories



 
 
Most Viewed Press Release posted in the last 7 days
Dubai Jewellery Group Dazzles with Unprecedented Offers at the Dubai Shopping Festival [18532-Views]
Kia Unveils its All-New K3 for the first time in the Middle East at Riyadh Motor Show 2023 [13391-Views]
Formula E's GEN4 Suppliers Confirmed, To Debut in Season 13 [11025-Views]
Delight in unforgettable Festive Season at Grand Millennium Al Wahda in the Centre of Abu... [5150-Views]
Fouquet's Dubai Launches “Pardon My Brunch” [4485-Views]
niluu the Vegan Silkwear Brand Celebrates the Animal Kingdom with Elegant Print [4133-Views]
Emirates Post Group unveils Two Commemorative Stamp Sets Celebrating UAE's Hosting of COP2... [3965-Views]
Brookes Education Group and Enlightened Minds Partner to Unlock Student Potential in the M... [3895-Views]
World Tennis League Unveils Full Player Roster with Thrilling Matchups Set for Season Two [3813-Views]
ADEK's Khotwa Program Strengthens College Associations in Australia and New Zealand [3809-Views]
Revolutionizing Crop Growth: Tadweer Signs $2.5m Milestone Agreement with Aquagrain to Dep... [3735-Views]
Katch International Launches a Dedicated Department Focused on Sustainability and Brand St... [3678-Views]
Dubai Police and Arabian Automobiles Join Forces to Showcase GHIATH Smart Patrol [3665-Views]
Max Mara Celebrates Yara Shahidi as the 2023 WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award® Recipi... [3657-Views]
Students from Swiss International School Dubai compete at their 'Boarding Olympics' [3608-Views]
Trillion Bees Coalition Launches at COP28 [3510-Views]
Tetra Pak and United Paper Mills announce next step in Landmark Agreement to Revolutionise... [3493-Views]
Dubai Airports Celebrates Milestone in making DXB more inclusive for People of Determinati... [3366-Views]
Ajman Tourism Unveils "TESLAM - UAE" Art Exhibition to Celebrate the UAE 52nd Un... [3350-Views]
OMEGA Launches Winter Tales [3333-Views]
Dubai Healthcare City Records a 12% Year-on-Year Increase as it Celebrates 21 Years of Exc... [3305-Views]
Etihad to Fly Big Bird to the Big Apple [3247-Views]
Dubai Airports Unveils Exceptional Welcome for COP28 Delegates [3239-Views]
IATA and ARC Extend Direct Data Solutions Partnership [3210-Views]
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Celebrates 52nd UAE National Day With a Line-Up of Events [3128-Views]
 
RSS Facebook Twitter LinkedDin DubaiPRNetwork.com on Instagram
 
Top Sections
 
Top Stories