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Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya discusses breastfeeding challenges

Divyanka Tripathi on breast milk leaking when her baby cries: ‘A lot of facts no one told me’

August 07, 2026 5:29 pm

Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya opened up about unexpected breastfeeding challenges, including milk leakage and painful breast engorgement after missed feeds. Here's what happens during lactation and why timely milk expression matters.

Why exclusive breastfeeding is declining: The hidden struggles mothers face

June 22, 2026 5:59 pm

The National Family Health Survey shows exclusive breastfeeding rates have dropped from 63.7% to 55.8%. Mothers and experts explain the challenges behind the decline

Ishita Dutta reveals how she lost 15 kg in less than 2 months postpartum, says 'no magic, no shortcut': 'Only option was to go through the pain'

February 10, 2026 10:40 am

"I just delivered, I was breastfeeding. I couldn't take any painkillers. I was advised to wait at least 40 days before attempting surgery," she added

Nestle says Indian baby food unaffected amid global recall: How formula food can get contaminated

January 10, 2026 6:25 pm

Beyond the alert on the toxin cereulide, paediatricians raise broader concerns on chemical and contaminant exposure in infant formula and discuss solutions

Rani Mukerji weighs in on 8-hour shift debate, says used to pump milk before going on early morning shoots during Hichki: 'Adira was 14 months old'

October 02, 2025 3:30 pm

"My first shot used to be at 8 in the morning, and I used to wrap up everything by 12.30-1 pm," shared Rani Mukerji

Ileana D'Cruz on breastfeeding being painful in the beginning

Gynaecologist on managing the early stages of breastfeeding after Ileana D'Cruz opens up about her experience being ‘intensely painful’

September 04, 2025 1:30 pm

Like many first-time mothers, Ileana prepared by asking her close friends what to expect after delivery.

Katha Kapur Bhandari with her daughter when she was few months old and now

Breastfeeding made easy: How a trap shooter and IT professional fed their babies in the middle of a work day

August 08, 2025 11:48 am

It’s a myth that young women cannot produce enough milk for their babies. With lactation counselling, they do not need formula feeds. A World Breastfeeding Week special

Milky nipple discharge in non-lactating individuals is not uncommon

Noticed sudden milky discharge from your nipples, but no baby on the way? Here’s what could be going on

July 28, 2025 12:30 pm

While it might seem alarming at first, there are several medical explanations that could account for this type of discharge.

Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha co-founders Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath spoke about the importance of breastfeeding

‘I fed breast milk to Nikhil for 4 years…’: Zerodha co-founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath’s mother Revathi shares advice for young moms; benefits of extended nursing

June 30, 2025 12:30 pm

“My mother used to tell me if I eat more greens, lots of milk is produced! So I used to eat greens without salt, and my brother used to call me sprouts queen,” shared Revathi Kamath in a Facebook post.

Dipika Kakar says she was forced to stop breastfeeding son Ruhaan in one night after learning about a second-stage cancerous tumour: 'Mere paas option hi nahi tha...bahut royi'

June 17, 2025 3:26 pm

"When we found out that my tumour was second-stage cancer, I was still feeding him," Dipika Kakar added.

BREASTFEEDING PHOTOS

World Breastfeeding Week: Models walked while pumping breast milk as a celebration of motherhood

August 11, 2025 10:08 am

This inspiring fashion show challenges taboos, champions the right to breastfeed and pump publicly, and normalizes a natural part of a mother's journey.