Lactation Management Centers

The idea of the lactation management centers is not only to create dedicated and hygienic space for mothers but also to promote the concept of breastfeeding in newborns and educate the mothers about the health benefits of breastfeeding their babies for a longer period of time for better health of the babies.

A randomized survey done by HHF, with about 1000 plus mothers (Post Natal Care) has shown that only 60% of mothers are breastfeeding babies for a period of one year, 24%mothers are not lactating adequately and unable to express milk and opting for formula milk, 12% of mothers due to frequent pregnancies back to back are unable to feed their newborns for the stipulated duration and 4%mothers are not feeding due to cosmetic issues and myths around breast feeding.

The Lactating Management Centers will also help mothers to improve the lactation which was found very alarmingly low by providing them with the right nutrition that can improve lactation.

Each lactation room will have a comfortable chair, table, refreshments, linen, diapers, posters & lactation pumps for expressing milk. HHF, has trained lactation counsellors who will counsel mothers on benefits of breastfeeding to the newborn and as well as to the mother, the counsellors will show the best practices of breast feeding.