On the afternoon of August 9, at Truong Giang Seafood Joint Stock Company (Sa Dec Industrial Park, Sa Dec Ward), "The Club of Pregnant Women and Young Children" organized a thematic activity for nearly 60 female union members, workers, and laborers raising young children. The meeting was organized by the Department of Industrial Parks Trade Union, Dong Thap Provincial Labor Federation in coordination with Phuong Chau Sa Dec Hospital.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan - Head of the Industrial Park Trade Union Department said that breastfeeding is a natural measure that is not only good for the development of children but also protects the health of mothers and children, at the same time helps to strengthen the mother-to-son bond. At this stage, female workers face many health difficulties, at this stage mothers need to take good care of their own health, eat enough nutrition, and have a comfortable spirit to have enough milk and take care of their children.
After that, female union members and workers were given basic knowledge about breastfeeding by doctors at Phuong Chau Sa Dec Hospital with 03 criteria: "Early breastfeeding within the first hour of giving birth; complete breastfeeding for the first 6 months; continue to breastfeed for 24 months or longer". At the same time, it also clearly states and fully advises on ways to create and improve milk quality during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
During pregnancy, mothers need to eat a nutritious diet, at the same time have a reasonable rest, work, and relax to help mothers gain weight well (10kg - 12kg), as this is a source of fat for milk production after giving birth. During breastfeeding, mothers need to eat enough, drink enough, and get enough sleep. The portion sizes should be higher than normal and prioritize eating more ripe fruit to get enough vitamins.
Traditional dishes such as congee with sticky rice pig's feet, or roasted sesame seeds with salt and sticky rice have the effect of stimulating milk secretion. Limit spices such as chili, onions, garlic because they pass through milk and cause an unpleasant smell, making it easier for children toaning. New mothers should drink the most water, especially congee, fruit juice, milk...(about 1.5-2.0 liters per day). When feeding, you should limit the use of medication because some medications can be taken through milk, causing poisoning to children and reducing milk secretion. The use of drugs must be consulted by a doctor.
In addition, at the meeting, doctors also explained policies related to women, especially for female workers in the company, on gender equality and combating sexual harassment at the workplace; disseminated and disseminated knowledge about reproductive health, from pregnancy to childbirth and small child care... At the same time, spend more time for the women to discuss specific cases and participate in gift-giving games when answering the doctor's questions correctly. At the meeting, 35 gifts were also presented, each worth 125,000 VND, mobilized by the Industrial Parks Trade Union Department from socialized sources.
"The Club for Pregnant Women and Young Children" is a new feature in the activities of the grassroots Trade Union in the Company, first launched in early 2025, meeting the expectations of female workers and laborers. Because in addition to creating an environment to share experiences, knowledge and difficulties during pregnancy and raising young children, there is also propaganda and explanation of policies related to women, especially for female workers with knowledge of reproductive health, from pregnancy to giving birth and raising young children... At the same time, it is also a place for exchanging and organizing cultural, artistic and sports activities to create an exciting atmosphere among female workers.
