To buy formula for her baby, a mother needs to measure her bust circumference.

Young mothers must prove they are unable to breastfeed in the conventional way in order to be allowed to purchase formula milk.

New mothers in Egypt are expressing great concern over a new government regulation aimed at restricting their ability to buy subsidized infant formula to save money. From now on, to purchase formula, women must have their bust measurements taken, undergo breast examinations, and obtain a doctor's permit.

Essentially, the regulation requires new mothers to prove that they are unable to breastfeed their babies. This is a very unusual requirement in this case.

Within two weeks of giving birth, women will have time to undergo breast examinations to obtain a doctor's authorization to purchase formula.

Egyptian women had to have their breasts checked before they could buy powdered milk.

Each year, Egypt spends approximately $51 million to subsidize infant formula for families with babies. However, a recent 40% increase in domestic milk prices has led to a significant rise in subsidy costs.

Additionally, priority will be given to purchasing formula milk for mothers of twins or triplets, employees still engaged in strenuous work, and individuals with health complications such as diabetes or high blood pressure who are unable to breastfeed.

This move has been criticized by many Egyptian mothers. Many pharmaceutical companies have been blocked by protesters demanding lower milk prices.

"Everything is expensive. Electricity, water, gas, and now even baby formula," said one mother.

Meanwhile, authorities blamed pharmaceutical companies for arbitrarily raising milk prices, making it impossible for the government to subsidize the product and forcing it to implement stricter regulations on the use of powdered milk.

According to Young Knowledge