
In Nepal, the efficiency of milk banks is vital for providing safe and nutritious breast milk to vulnerable infants, especially those in neonatal care. Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, has been successfully operating a milk bank for several years. However, public awareness of the benefits of breast milk and the role of milk banks remains limited. By increasing education and outreach efforts, we can improve public understanding, encourage more donations, and enhance the impact of milk banks on infant health across the country.
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we explore the current status of the milk bank at Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital, its operations, and ways to raise awareness about the importance of breast milk. To provide insights, we interviewed Dr. Kalpana Subedi, Chief Consultant Pediatrician at the hospital.
#breastfeeding #breastmilk #milkbank #Nepal #newmom #breastfeedingmom #SRHR #podcast #gulabisambad
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we talk with Sulochana Khanal, Program Manager at WOREC Nepal, about the growing culture of victim blaming and the normalization of sexual violence in Nepali society.Our conversation explores rape culture, victim blaming, consent, the status of sex education in Nepal, social attitudes toward survivors, and the role of family, education, media, and society in addressing sexual violence.#sexeducation #rapeculture #victimblaming #consent #genderequality #Nepal #SRHR #podcast #gulabisambad
isasters don’t affect everyone equally. Beyond rescue and relief, crises can create serious risks to health, safety, dignity, and access to essential services—especially for women, pregnant and postpartum women, children, and other vulnerable groups.In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we speak with Nirajan Khadka, SRHR Technical Advisor at Plan International Nepal, about the often-overlooked challenges during disasters, including gender-based violence, menstrual health and hygiene, maternal and child health, access to contraception, reliable information, and the importance of preparedness.Because disaster response must go beyond survival—it must protect health, dignity, safety, and rights.#disasterresponse #disasterpreparedness #DisasterRiskReduction #healthandsafety #srhr #genderbasedviolence #Women #Rasuwa #Nepal #HumanRights #LeaveNoOneBehind #podcast #gulabisamb
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, Dr. Padam Raj Pant, gynecologist and obstetrician, explains IVF in simple terms—from what IVF is and when it may be considered to where it is available in Nepal, how the process works, and how much it can cost. A practical conversation for anyone seeking clear, reliable information about IVF and fertility care in Nepal.#ivf #ivfparents #nepal #ReproductiveHealth #SRHR #podcast #gulabisambad
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, Dr. Surendra Prasad Bhatta, a gynecologist and obstetrician at Bhaktapur Hospital, explains the symptoms, causes, and effective ways to manage PMOS/PCOS. We talk about the signs and symptoms, why it happens, possible health risks, and practical ways to manage it through lifestyle changes and medical care. If you've been experiencing irregular periods, acne, weight changes, or hormonal concerns, this conversation is for you.#pmos #pcos #womenhealth #health #srhr #podcast #gulabisambad
