Mangaluru: Coastal Karnataka’s first mother’s milk bank saves lives of 278 newborns

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Dec 4: The first mother’s milk bank in Coastal Karnataka, “Rotary Amrit,” started three years ago at Lady Goshen Hospital, has become a lifeline for 278 newborns in the past one and a half years.

Through the human milk bank, 2,661 mothers have donated a total of 364.23 litres of breast milk, which is pasteurised and provided to infants in neonatal intensive care units.

“Premature and low-birthweight babies often cannot be breastfed immediately, as their mothers may not yet produce milk. Formula can affect growth and immunity, but providing natural milk from our bank ensures better development,” said a hospital spokesperson.

Lady Goshen Hospital serves pregnant women from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and neighbouring districts and states, wit