Breastmilk pumping offers various benefits and challenges for modern mothers; support and techniques are needed to help balance breastfeeding with busy lives. World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Breastfeeding is the best feed for a growing infant. It is full of all the nutrients that an infant requires to grow adequately. Breastfeeding should be started immediately after birth, preferably within the 1st half hour of life, and should be exclusively continued till 6 months; thereafter, it should be continued along with complementary feeds till 2 years and beyond.Why are modern moms turning to breastmilk pumping? Neonatologist Dr Avadhesh Ahuja shares its benefits and challenges faced by mothers (Shutterstock)Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust.
Career journey and experience
Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon.
