Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

'Low Medical Risk' From Breastfeeding Mixups: Experts

site_197_Filipino_469798.JPG

Lactation experts have dismissed concerns over medical risks to babies breastfed by another mother. Image: Breastfeeding Mum (AAP)


It follows the revelation by the New South Wales state opposition that at least seven babies were handed to the wrong mother for breastfeeding in the state's public hospitals in recent years.

The Health Department has played down the incidents, saying they are extremely rare.

 

Other related stories

 

 

 


Share

Follow SBS Filipino

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS News in Filipino

Watch it onDemand

Watch now