Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the first human milk bank located inside the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun) was formally inaugurated just as the local celebration of National Breastfeeding Month went on, according to a news article by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). For the newcomers reading this, Ospital ng Muntinlupa is located in Filinvest City and is a short distance away from Asian Hospital and Medical Center.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PIA. Some parts in boldface…
In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, Muntinlupa City, together with the Rotary Club of Muntinlupa, has opened the first human milk bank in the city, to save and improve the lives of newborns in need.
Located within the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun), the facility, opened on August 4, is a crucial resource designed to ensure a safe and sufficient supply of donor human milk bank for babies in need, especially those who are premature, have medical conditions, or whose mothers are unable to breastfeed.
According to the National Nutrition Council (NNC), exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods until at least two years of age, is recommended for optimal growth and development.
Donated breast milk is a life-saving gift. A mother’s surplus milk, even in small amounts, can make a big difference in the life of another baby in need.
The human milk bank highlights the importance of breast milk, often called ‘liquid gold,’ in providing newborns with complete nutrition for their needs and strengthening immunity through a mother’s antibodies. Breastfed babies are less likely to get infections and have a lower risk of developing asthma, diabetes, and obesity. Breastfeeding also supports brain development and higher intelligence when they grow up.
The benefits of breastfeeding extend to the mother as well, by releasing hormones like oxytocin, fostering a deep emotional and psychological bond between the mother and child. Mothers who breastfeed also experience a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes, and postpartum depression.
Locals who are interested to donate breast milk are encouraged to call 0912-857-5398. The human milk bank is open from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted to know that a local human milk bank has been launched? Are there lots of people in your local community who are willing to donate breast milk to the human milk bank?
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