What is the role of the Human Milk Bank at PGIMER?

The Human Milk Bank at PGIMER provides safe, pasteurized human milk to sick and premature neonates whose mothers are temporarily unable to provide their own.

Why is human milk considered essential for premature infants?

Human milk provides superior nutrition, antibodies, and live cells that protect fragile infants from life-threatening infections and reduces the risk of severe intestinal diseases.

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Moms' "Liquid Gold" Fuels NICU Survival

Q: Who is eligible to donate milk to the milk bank?

Any healthy lactating mother with a surplus of milk can donate after undergoing rigorous health screenings, including blood tests, to ensure safety.

14 Feb

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Summary

Over 1,700 mothers donated over 1,000 liters of breast milk.
Human milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies for fragile infants.
The milk bank screens donors rigorously to ensure milk safety.

The Human Milk Bank at PGIMER in Chandigarh has achieved a significant milestone, with over 1,700 mothers donating more than 1,000 liters of excess breast milk in its first four years. Established in 2022, the bank has successfully provided safe, pasteurized human milk to over 1,600 neonates, particularly those who are sick or premature and whose mothers are temporarily unable to provide milk.

Human milk is recognized as critical medicine for fragile infants, offering superior nutrition and essential antibodies that protect against infections and serious conditions like Necrotising Enterocolitis. This initiative, pioneered by Dr. Kanya Mukhopadhyay, showcases strong community support and clinical success.

Many mothers face temporary challenges in providing milk due to premature birth, illness, or medical treatments. Healthy lactating mothers with surplus milk can donate after undergoing rigorous health screenings, similar to blood donation, to ensure the safety of the "liquid gold" they provide. This donated milk serves as a crucial bridge for survival for vulnerable infants.

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