World Breastfeeding Week: New mums find it challenging to nurse at workplaces
The survey highlights that over 70% mothers feel breastfeeding is a challenging experience.
By ET Bureau |
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Every mother’s breastfeeding journey is different. For many, it’s the first challenge they face on their motherhood journey.
According to a study titled 'Breastfeeding Challenges for Indian Moms' done by Momspresso, a platform which provides content for mothers, and Medela, a supplier of breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories, Indian mothers are facing a lot of issues and are coping with the challenges related to their immediate environment home and work. The survey highlights that over 70% mothers feel breastfeeding is a challenging experience and 34% of working mothers find lack of nursing facilities as the biggest challenge at their workplace.
Emilie Moulard, MD, Medela said, "Breastfeeding has long been deemed the most “natural thing” in India, supported by statistics where two-thirds of mothers breastfeed for at least two years. However, this great figure hides the fact that exclusive breastfeeding rates are actually quite low and that too often society (health professionals, family, etc.) fails a mother who faces challenges related to breastfeeding."
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"Being able to identify hurdles will be of great help to provide solutions to make sure that every mother who wants to give her baby her milk can do so. Even if the baby is premature and kept away from her. Even if she gets cracked nipple or engorgement. Even if she has to go back to office. There is always a solution," said Moulard.
Security, Messenger, Artwork: Apps For Parents To Stay Connected With Their Kids
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When work takes the jet-setting father halfway around the globe, these applications make sure the little one never feels separated. (Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
When work takes the jet-setting father halfway around the globe, these applications make sure the little one never feels separated. (Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
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