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Breast milk is called 'liquid gold' so why is donating it a taboo in India?

2,193 views · Published 2 August 2018 · 3:40 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: ThePrint · 2018 · News & Politics

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Breast milk donation remains taboo in India despite its many benefits, yet now more and more women are coming forward to donate and help others in need.

Milk banks are the dairy equivalent of blood banks, where mothers with breast milk to spare make a donation to help those in need.

Medical experts around the world insist that a mother’s milk is the only kind babies should be fed for the first six months. The urgency of the recommendation is stronger for premature babies, or preemies, who may be more prone to infections, have difficulty breathing, and face lifelong physical, neurological or learning disabilities in the absence of proper medical intervention.

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