Mysore/Mysuru: About 300 people took part in the walkathon organised by Motherhood Hospital, Mysuru, yesterday as part of World Breastfeeding Month, in association with MAHAN (Mysore Association of Hospitals And Nursing Homes), KSOGA (Karnataka State Obstetric and Gynecology Association), Inner Wheel Club of Mysore West and Rotary Club of Mysore West.

The event brought mothers, families and supporters to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding and raise awareness about its benefits. The walkathon was flagged off by Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar of Mysore Royal Family, along with Dr. Javeed Nayeem, President, MAHAN, in front of Kote  Anjaneyaswamy Temple  in city.  The walkathon passed through Chamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Hardinge Circle  and culminated at  starting point.

Dr. Lalitha of KSOGA, Dr. A. Sonia Mandappa, Advisory, KSOGA, Dr. Madhura Phatak, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Dr. B. Chethan, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Motherhood Hospital, Rtn. H.R. Keshav, Rotary District Governor, Rtn. G.K. Sudheendra, President, Rotary Club of Mysore West, Ashika Kushalappa, President, Inner Wheel Club of Mysore West, B.J. Sandeep Patel, Facility Director of the Hospital, doctors and employees were present. 

Speaking on the occasion, Trishikha Wadiyar said: “Parents play a profound role in nurturing the journey of their child and breastfeeding serves as a unique and natural bridge between them. It’s a sacred connection that transcends mere sustenance, embodying the essence of care, comfort and closeness. The act of breastfeeding is an intimate exchange where a mother’s love flows in nourishing streams, fostering both physical and emotional growth in her baby. As parents navigate complexities of raising a child, breastfeeding stands as a beautiful reminder of the inherent bond between them and extraordinary power of nurturing through the simple act of providing life-sustaining milk. And this signifies today’s event organised by Motherhood Hospital, Mysuru.”