How breast milk programmes a baby’s long-term health and why India must improve its breastfeeding numbers
A report highlights the critical importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant health and long-term immunity, noting that India's current rates remain below optimal levels. Barriers such as lack of workplace support, insufficient healthcare counseling, and cultural norms are identified as primary obstacles to improving these statistics.
Lactation, or the process of making breast milk, starts months before a pregnant woman gives birth. The body prepares the first milk, a thick, yellow colostrum—often called ‘liquid gold’ —for the baby to drink soon after birth. A day or two after delivery is actually when the milk production intensifies.
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