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Congratulations!
You have a baby! What’s Next?
There’s nothing that
can be compared with the ebullient joy of becoming a mother. Not having
experienced it myself; however, all those interesting tales being told by my
friends strengthen my belief in it. Each one has an unforgettable memory about
the beginning of her child’s life. And from all those stories, I can safely
conclude that the sacred bond between a mother and her child begins from the
very moment the baby finds its way into her womb and once she becomes aware of her
baby’s existence, she immediately starts pondering over ways on how to provide
her child the perfect start to life. This is where the #First1000Days of
healthy nutrition comes into play!
Researchers have identified the fact that environment experienced during
the critical time frame of pre and post natal development have modulating
effects on an individual’s health later in life. It is the #First1000Days of
life from pregnancy to your child’s second birthday that is considered as a
crucial period for his/her physical and intellectual development and lifelong
health. Therefore, it becomes imperative for a mother-to-be to ensure that her
child receives adequate nutrition during this window so as to secure a brighter
future for her baby.
Translating this
knowledge into a concrete action, Nestlé Pakistan stepped up and organized a blogger meet at Pearl
Continental Hotel, Karachi on 12th September 2015 under its
initiative titled, ‘Start Healthy, Stay Healthy’.
Dr. Huma Fahim, Medical Advisor in Nestlé Nutrition, highlighted the
significance of the #First1000Days through an informative presentation, which
was followed by an interactive quiz.
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Addressing the same concern, Waqar Ahmad, the Head of Corporate Affairs,
said, “Nestlé has an expertise in
nutrition and believes it has a responsibility to share that expertise. We want
to promote better health through good nutrition in the first 1,000 days of
life. Research shows that children who don’t get proper nutrition in their
early years can’t fully develop their physical and cognitive potential and are
at an increased risk of poor health as adults."
The event was attended by prominent bloggers and online influencers who
showed their massive support for the initiative and also took a pledge via
social media to use their influence to raise awareness about the importance of
nutrition in the #First1000Days of a child’s life.
And the journey doesn't end here. In fact, this marks the inception of a
comprehensive awareness program that aims at creating a brighter tomorrow for
your child starting from a healthier today, thus in turn contributing towards building
healthier societies and making this world a better place.
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Let’s come together for a healthy future of
Pakistan. Let the #First1000Days do the miracle!
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