Breastfeeding Support by MMCRI

About Breastfeeding Support by MMCRI

This is a free breastfeeding support app created by Mysore Medical College & Research Institute (MMCRI) to help mothers in Karnataka with expert guidance on breastfeeding.

Designed for both mothers and health workers, the app provides medically reviewed information in English and Kannada, with text-to-speech support for easy accessibility.

Key Features:

- Breastfeeding recommendations backed by medical experts
- Benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby
- Tips to improve breast milk production
Proper breastfeeding techniques with WHO-recommended positioning and attachment guidance
- Common problems and remedies — engorgement, sore nipples, flat/inverted nipples, breast abscess
- Breast milk storage and hand expression guidelines
- Self-check guide — a step-by-step tool to assess if your baby is getting enough milk
- Feeding timer with reminders every 2 hours
Common doubts answered
- Nutritious recipe for lactating mothers (Davanagere Mix)
Switch between Mother and Health Worker modes for tailored content

Accessibility:
- Available in English and Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
- Text-to-speech in both languages for low-literacy users
- No login or signup required

About:
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Nagendra K., Department of Paediatrics, MMCRI Mysore. This app is intended as an educational resource and does not replace professional medical advice.