TN: GMC Kanyakumari Kickstarts its first breast milk bank

“The presence of the breast milk bank would go a long way in saving neo-natal patients from the region. Excess milk can make a world of difference to fragile infants, and providing such a facility in the public institution showed the government’s commitment”, Mr Sridhar further added.

The doctors of the Neo-Natal Department, led by Dean Prince Payas and other senior officials, mentioned the entire process of comprehensive breastfeeding management. The process involves six steps including examination of the donor mother and milk collection.

Unlike blood banks, breast milk banks will also be of great help to newborns and premature babies, said doctors. Surplus breast milk will also be preserved in the bank for needy children as mother's milk is very important for children up to five years of age as it provides abundant strength and immunity to the children.

Lastly, Collector P.N. Sridhar concludes by urging the public to be generous in donating the organs to those in need as this will provide hope and light to those who need them.