Mothers, who delivered baby girls at The Touch Clinic Mohali, and their tweeny-teeny daughters participated in a unique fun-filled activity-based health and well-being awareness programme for the next generation of women at the Hyatt Regency in Chandigarh on Sunday.
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As part of the event, titled ‘Touch: Tweens & Teens’, nearly 100 mothers with their daughters in the 8-24 years age group, interacted with doctors from the clinic and other experts on various topics like cancer prevention, menstrual hygiene, sexual health, reproductive health, career counselling, etc.
Explaining the rationale behind organising the event, Dr Preeti Jindal, Director, The Touch Clinic, said it was aimed at fostering awareness and spark meaningful conversations around health and well-being for the next generation of women. The aim was also to equip the participants with valuable knowledge for their journeys ahead.
“That the participating ‘daughters’ in the age group 8-24 were delivered by gynaecologists of The Touch Clinic made the activity very special and emotional for us,” she added.
Dr Jindal, who is also a Professor in the Department of Clinical Embryology & Reproductive Genetics at Rayat Bahra University, led an engaging session on adolescent health, anti-aging, laser hair removal, and ‘perimenopausal’ health. (‘Perimenopausal’ refers to the time during which a woman’s body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years).
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“Perimenopausal health is not just a transition – it’s a journey of self-discovery and resilience, in which knowledge and compassionate care are of pivotal importance,” she added.
Emphasising the importance of imparting knowledge about adolescent health, she said it is crucial for young girls, as it lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. Understanding physical and emotional changes helps them navigate life with confidence, she shared.
To keep the awareness sessions absorbing, these were interspersed with fun-filled activities. So, the young girls participated in singing, painting and dance competitions, besides joining their mothers in a ramp walk contest. A self-defence workshop was also conducted by an expert.
A charitable ramp-walk was also organised, and it was claimed that the proceeds from it will be utilised to help underprivileged girls in treatment of various medical conditions, which they may not otherwise be able to afford. The kind hearts who supported the cause were identified as Ms. Nitika Singla, Ms. Nisha Chug, Ms. Vinita Grover, Ms. Ishika & Mr. Sarabjit Singh.
A lot of effort had apparently gone into professionally organising the charity ramp walk. Noted model, grooming expert and top 10 finalist of Pantaloon Femina Miss India 2011 pageant Aprajita Sharma choreographed the ladies for the charity ramp walk. Shriya Singla from ‘Shevone’ provided the ramp dresses.
Garima Singh, Commissioner of Income Tax (Audit), NW Region, gave tips on empowerment to the young girls. Rashmeet Kapoor, who runs ‘Hairmasters’, conducted a session on makeup tips.
The two generations of participants apparently carried home fond memories of a well-crafted and wholesome event.
