X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Heartbreaking: Indian toddler found breastfeeding from dead mum

25 May, 2017
Heartbreaking: Indian toddler found breastfeeding from dead mum

Reports have surfaced of this toddler trying to seek nourishment and comfort in his mum's arms — not understanding her death.

In a heartbreaking moment, this little boy crawled into his mum’s embrace and began breastfeeding from dead mum — not knowing she had passed away. 

Railway track workers spotted a woman lying near the tracks, a child at her breast, in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, central India. Upon reaching the scene, they found that the mother was dead, her 17-month-old crying beside her. 

A tearful crowd soon formed around this heartrending tableau of a mum giving nourishment to her son even after death. Nand Ram, head office of the Government Railway Police, described the incident in the Mirror UK. “The toddler was crying for his mother and on receiving no response from her, he held her and started drinking milk from her.”

He added, “We were shocked to see it, it was very sad… This was something we have never seen before. It was quite emotional for us all.”

Tragic accident

Police have not yet determined the cause of death, but it is speculated that the mother was involved in an accident. She was found bleeding from her nose and ears.

Miraculously, her little toddler escaped without a scratch. He was swiftly taken for a check-up at the district hospital, where doctors determined that he was suffering only from a cold. A nurse at the hospital assured, “He has no other complications and we’ll make sure he’s taken care of.” 

Heartbreaking: Indian toddler found breastfeeding from dead mum

The toddler, after being rescued by police. (Image Credit: Asiawire)

Police have also not managed to locate the mum’s home address and family members. Until they are tracked down, her son will be taken good care of in an orphanage.

All our best wishes go out to this little boy and the bereaved family. We are sure that this mum would have drawn comfort from the notion that her last act was to breastfeed her precious son. We hope this poor child will soon be delivered into the loving hands of his dad and family!

 
Source: Mirror UK

ALSO READ: Mum shares ‘scariest day of her life’: She accidentally choked her baby with her own breastmilk

Partner Stories
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Jolene Hee

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Heartbreaking: Indian toddler found breastfeeding from dead mum
Share:
  • Breastfeeding Mum Squirts Milk On Woman Who Got Offended

    Breastfeeding Mum Squirts Milk On Woman Who Got Offended

  • With local content and daily health motivations, this is THE app that you need for a great pregnancy

    With local content and daily health motivations, this is THE app that you need for a great pregnancy

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Study: Nagging Mothers with High Expectations Raise Successful Daughters

    Study: Nagging Mothers with High Expectations Raise Successful Daughters

  • Breastfeeding Mum Squirts Milk On Woman Who Got Offended

    Breastfeeding Mum Squirts Milk On Woman Who Got Offended

  • With local content and daily health motivations, this is THE app that you need for a great pregnancy

    With local content and daily health motivations, this is THE app that you need for a great pregnancy

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Study: Nagging Mothers with High Expectations Raise Successful Daughters

    Study: Nagging Mothers with High Expectations Raise Successful Daughters

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.