HEALTHJul 5 · 20:35 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

The missing link in India’s maternal health story

Exclusive breastfeeding rates in India have declined despite improvements in institutional deliveries, women’s empowerment, and maternity programs. NFHS-6 data highlights persistent gaps in postnatal support, workplace protection, and maternity benefits, with medical, social, and economic factors contributing to the decline.

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