Why Dhaatri?
Why Dhaatri?
- Unlocking the Power of Mother’s Milk: How Dhaatri is Changing the Game for Babies in India
Dhaatri’s mission goes beyond just providing a service—it’s a game-changer for baby creating a supportive community of mothers. We act like guardian angels for newborns, filling crucial gaps in their nutrition and breaking traditional healthcare boundaries.
- Dhaatri’s Comprehensive Approach:
We’re a guiding light in the world of human milk banking. We don’t just collect, screen, process, and distribute donated human milk—we also foster a sense of community among mothers. Our services benefit both donors with surplus milk and mothers in need, creating a mutual relationship that nurtures infant well-being.
- Safety is Paramount:
Donated human milk from Dhaatri isn’t just nourishment; it’s a guarantee of safety. Our strict screening and pasteurization processes ensure the milk is free from potential harm, offering peace of mind along with the health benefits of human milk.
- Addressing Infant Health Crisis in India:
In India, where neonatal mortality rates are a persistent challenge, Dhaatri is a force for change. A 2019 UNICEF report revealed that India had 23.5 neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births, a quarter of global neonatal deaths. Dhaatri aims to change this by establishing and expanding human milk banks, contributing to the battle against neonatal mortality and morbidity. The “MAA” program by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India highlights the significance of donated human milk.
Dhaatri’s Mother’s Milk Bank has made a significant impact, dispensing over 483,202 ounces of milk to infants in 2022. Increasing awareness and the establishment of more milk banks, driven by such initiatives, signify progress in ensuring vulnerable infants get the best start in life.
- Beyond Nutrition: A Shield Against Life-Threatening Conditions:
Dhaatri recognizes that human milk is not just nutrition—it’s a shield against life-threatening conditions. Our initiatives significantly reduce the risks of necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, and respiratory infections, giving vulnerable infants a chance at a healthier life.
- Community-Focused Impact:
At Dhaatri, our impact extends beyond clinics. We’ve created a supportive community, connecting mothers contributing excess milk with those in need, all united by a shared commitment to infant health. Our initiatives symbolize a collective effort, emphasizing that every drop of donated milk contributes to building a healthier future.
In conclusion, Dhaatri’s role in human milk banking isn’t just about processing and distributing milk—it’s about rewriting the narrative of infant health in India. Through our transformative initiatives, we pave the way for a future where every newborn, regardless of circumstances, has access to the invaluable benefits of human milk.health. Our programs cover everything from collecting and processing donated milk to
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Why is breastfeeding important?
Apart from fostering a close and healthy bond between the mother and the child, breastfeeding holds multiple other benefits too. It helps improve a child’s immunity greatly, especially in the early years.
It also helps a child’s growth and strength during the early stages of development. Further, it has significant benefits for the mother as well. It helps lower cancer risk for mothers while also improving overall health.
What is human milkbanking?
Human milk banking is the process through which breast milk produced by mothers is stored under hygienic conditions so that it maybe of use later for their child or other needy children.
Human milk banking helps both mothers who are expressing excess milk and mothers who are unable to produce milk. The eventual beneficiaries are the children who need this nourishment for optimal development
Why Human Milk Banking?
- Evidence from the world over shows that breastfeeding is the single most important intervention to ensure child survival.
- The Government of Bharat recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the newborn’s life.
- The baby is fed only breast milk, and that no other food/fluids including water are given during the first six months of life.
- Helps in administrative supervision by medical staff.
- Presence of human milk banks in the neonatal units is associated with elevated rates of exclusive breastfeeding rates in very low birth weight (VLBW) babies.
