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11 most common breastfeeding myths in Indian families busted: 'First milk is dirty and small breasts give little milk'

World Breastfeeding Week 2025: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, meaning no other foods or liquids are provided, except for oral ...
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India’s institutional deliveries go up, but early breastfeeding in the first hour still low: Report

NEW DELHI: Despite India seeing a rise in institutional deliveries, early breastfeeding in the first hour, as mandated by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF, continues to be low, a new report ...

India proposes total ban on sugar in infant milk foods

Regulatory authorities in India are proposing a ban on added sugar in all milk-based foods for infants aged 6–24 months. The ...
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FACT CHECK: Should babies be given tea? Does feeding only milk after 6 months lead to anaemia?

A recent reel has sparked discussion online about traditional feeding habits and whether certain commonly accepted practices may be affecting children’s nutritional health. As families rely on age-old ...