Events
Human Rights in Childbirth Conference
The Human Rights in Childbirth Global Conference in India – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 2-5 February, 2017.
This Conference helped evolve global maternity care policies and practices from the critical recognition that preventable maternal mortality is a human rights issue, toward recognition of the full spectrum of human rights at stake in childbirth.
BBN’s Asha and Pushpalatha M of the Dalit Bahujan Movement, Speakers.
Human Rights in Childbirth Conference
The Human Rights in Childbirth Global Conference in India, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 2-5 February, 2017.
This Conference helped evolve global maternity care policies and practices from the critical recognition that preventable maternal mortality is a human rights issue, toward recognition of the full spectrum of human rights at stake in childbirth.
BBN’s Asha and Pushpalatha M of the Dalit Bahujan Movement, Speakers.
“Rational prescriptions for the private health sector: How to achieve ethical, accountable, quality health care in India” Panel discussion on health rights and private sector reform. March 28th, 2015
Organized by: Society for People’s Action for Development (SPAD), Bangalore Birth Network (BBN), Support for Advocacy and Training to Health Initiatives (SATHI), Society for Community Health Awareness Research and Action (SOCHARA).
Pinkathon 2015-2018
Pinkathon is India’s biggest women’s run to encourage women to make the choice of an active, healthy lifestyle & by example, inspire their families to do the same! Three years running, BBN organized a group of mums with babies in carriers to walk, showing that pregnant women and women with young babies can be active and engaged, especially when baby wearing!
Pinkathon 2015-2018
Pinkathon is India’s biggest women’s run to encourage women to make the choice of an active healthy lifestyle & by example, inspire their families to do the same! Three years running BBN organized a group of mums with babies in carriers to walk showing that pregnant women and women with young babies can be active and engaged especially when baby wearing!
World Breastfeeding Week 2016 -2019
The Bangalore Birth Network celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with a series of events conducted at different locations, for different audiences and using a variety of different mediums. Our audiences range from corporate organizations, research institutes, healthcare institutions and the general public. We hold didactic sessions, presentations, videos, role-plays and quizzes.
"Finding common ground" panel discussion April 23, 2018
Bangalore Birth Network hosted a momentous conversation on why and how childbirth educators, professional midwives, doulas, nurses, doctors, women, families and YOU can thrive in the New Birth Order. Panelists focused on intersectionality of professions serving women in the perinatal period.
"Finding common ground" panel discussion April 23, 2018
Bangalore Birth Network hosted a momentous conversation on why and how childbirth educators, professional midwives, doulas, nurses, doctors, women, families, and YOU can thrive in the New Birth Order. Panelists focused on intersectionality of professions serving women in the perinatal period.
BBN Birth Stories circle February 29, 2020
The White Elephant, Indira Nagar
This was one of many events BBN hosts for women who are pregnant or have birthed in the recent past. A safe space to share pregnancy and birthing stories. A space for exploration, connection and healing. A space to nurture yourself and others, and build a community with other women.
BBN Birth Stories circle February 29, 2020
The White Elephant, Indira Nagar
This was one of many events BBN hosts for women who are pregnant or have birthed in the recent past. A safe space to share pregnancy and birthing stories. A space for exploration, connection, and healing. A space to nurture yourself, and others, and build a community with other women.
Birth Workers Meetups
The BBN Team hosts strategy meetings and professional meetups throughout the year to build and maintain a community of practice that addresses the needs of birth professionals in the network.
Birth Workers Meet Ups
The BBN Team hosts strategy meetings and professional meetups throughout the year to build and maintain a community of practice that addresses the needs of birth professionals in the network.
World Breastfeeding Week 2016 -2019
The Bangalore Birth Network celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with a series of events conducted at different locations, for different audiences and using a variety of different mediums. Our audiences range from corporate organizations, research institutes, healthcare institutions to the general public. We hold didactic sessions, presentations, videos, role-plays and quizzes.
| Event | Event Location | Audience |
|---|---|---|
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Plenary talk on Breastfeeding and Challenges in Lactation Counseling |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
Nurses and physicians |
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Principles of Lactation Counseling |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
Postgraduate trainees of OBG, Pediatrics and Family Medicine residency programs |
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Antenatal Preparation for Breastfeeding |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
Pregnant women presenting to the OPD at St. Philomena’s |
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Breastfeeding for Working Women |
Brocade Communications, Inc |
Employees and management of Brocade Communications. |
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Medications during Lactation |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
Postgraduate trainees of OBG, Pediatrics, Pharmacy and Family Medicine residency programs |
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Postnatal Counseling: General Ward |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
New mothers in the general ward of St. Philomena’s hospital |
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Breastfeeding: A Community Responsibility |
National Center for Biological Sciences |
Scientists at NCBS |
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Quiz on Breastfeeding-related topics |
St. Philomena’s Hospital |
Postgraduate trainees of OBG, Pediatrics, Pharmacy and Family Medicine residency programs |
|
Breastfeeding: Principles and Techniques |
Chinmaya Mission Nursing College |
Nursing students of CMH |
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Breastfeeding at Work |
Intel, Inc |
Employees and Management at Intel |
