Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress MP, has expressed serious concerns regarding the significant decrease in exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months across India. This decline is particularly evident in rural areas, where women often return...
The recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life is emphasised by global health organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF. This guideline indicates that infants should receive breast milk exclusively,...
A recent study highlights significant disparities in breastfeeding practices among urban Indian mothers, particularly between those residing in slum and non-slum areas. Using data...
Many parents face concerns when their three-year-olds continue to seek breast milk. It is important to note that this practice is not deemed medically...
Breastfeeding is frequently idealized as a natural aspect of motherhood. However, many women experience it as a demanding emotional and physical journey. Dr. Madhavi...
There is a well-established connection between breastfeeding and immunity building in babies. This is further corroborated by results of a new survey by Momspresso,...
All women and their children should be free to breastfeed in public, anytime, anywhere. Breastfeeding has amazing health benefits for both mother and child....
Human breast milk has the greatest potential impact on child survival, since it provides unique nutrition and immune support that babies need to strive and thrive. However, the awareness on the importance of breastfeeding and early nutrition is still poor among new mothers in India with many avoiding feeding colostrum (first milk) to the baby.