Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Mumbai Hospital Milk Bank Saves Thousands of Babies
A hospital in Mumbai called Sion Hospital has a milk bank that helps babies who need breast milk.
Over five years, the bank has helped 11,000 babies by using milk donated by mothers.
The milk is carefully checked and cleaned before being given to babies, especially those who are underweight or can't breastfeed right away.
Colostrum, the first milk, is very important for a baby's health.
The hospital also helps other hospitals in western India learn about milk banks.
This milk bank has been around since 1989 and is a lifesaver for newborns.
Sion Hospital's Mother Milk Bank has aided over 11,000 newborns in five years.
Over 51,431 mothers have donated breast milk to the bank.
The milk bank assists 1,500 to 2,000 babies annually.
Milk undergoes screening, pasteurization, and safe storage before use.
The bank serves as a regional advisory center for western India, founded in 1989.
- Who
- Sion Hospital's Mother Milk Bank and donating mothers.
- What
- Sion Hospital's Mother Milk Bank has saved 11,000 newborns.
- When
- Over the past five years.
- Where
- Sion Hospital, Mumbai.
- Why
- To provide essential breast milk to vulnerable newborns.
- Hospital
- Sion Hospital
- Location
- Mumbai
- Newborns Saved
- 11,000+
- Donors
- 51,431
- Milk Bank Founded
- 1989
