Gramin Vikas Sansthan

Living in the village Pindali, are two sister in law Anjana and Sarita married to two brothers. Anjana is the younger of two and is on her way to completing her bachelor's degree. She has Home Science as one of her subjects. Anjana, therefore, studies about food, nutrition, cleanliness and hygiene. She knows the importance of breastfeeding soon after child birth. She can also distinguish between superstition and scientific approach. Clearly, Anjana does not need a VHW.

But it was for her that VHW Neetu started visiting their house when Anjana was expecting her first child. It is nine month old now. Anjana was perfect case and did everything according to the book - her diet, check-ups, iron tablets, TT injections, immediate and exclusive breastfeeding and complementary diet after six months.

On the other hand, Sarita, the older of the two, had given her given her child breast milk only on the third day. That was after priest came and declared the hour was auspicious to start breastfeeding. But she conceivd her second child when Anjana was seven month pregnant. By now the entire behaviour pattern had undergone a sea change in the household, thanks to Neetu and Anjana’s progressive approach. It must also be said that Anjana's and Sarita's in-laws were also very receptive towards the BCC recommendations. They took interest and encouraged their daughter in-law.

Both women added spinach soup, bathua leaves, carrots, etc., to their diet. When Sarita's second child was born two months ago, she started breastfeeding within an hour of its birth.