Dr M Aishwarya is part of the Coimbatore Parenting Network, which aims to spreads awareness on correct breastfeed techniques, postpartum depression, and presence of breast milk banks. She runs a campaign to encourage mothers to forego myths and taboos around breastfeeding to donate excess milk to infants in need.
From finding the right breast pump flange size to hygienic practices, Mumbai-based film producer, Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani shares tips on breast milk donation and how to go about it.
Instead of getting rid of her excess breast milk, Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani decided to start donating it to a breast milk bank in Mumbai. This critical donation helps babies every day.
Breastfeeding is natural, and more importantly, it provides vital nutrition and nourishment for a newborn. But what many people forget is that it is also extremely difficult and that breastfeeding mothers need all the support they can get.