17 breast milk donors honoured in Coimbatore
Seventeen mothers were honored in Coimbatore for collectively donating 80 liters of breast milk to newborns in need. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of breast milk donation and recognize the support provided by medical staff.
Why it matters
Breast milk donation is a critical health intervention for neonatal survival, and public recognition helps destigmatize and encourage the practice.
Seventeen mothers who donated breast milk to newborns in need were honoured at ‘Amudham’, organised by the Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Gaalaxy in association with the Inner Wheel Club of Coimbatore Synergy and Sushrutha Medical Center recently, according to a release.
The mothers had collectively donated around 80 litres of breast milk and were presented certificates of appreciation and personalised mementos, the release said.
Kaviya Giritharan, pregnancy coach and childbirth educator at Happy Birth, who has donated around 270 litres of breast milk, shared her experiences at the programme.
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