Let’s face it—new parents already juggle a million things, and the idea of breastfeeding on top of work, finances, and life can feel completely overwhelming. In South Africa, the laws say mums should get support. But do the laws match reality? And can moms genuinely afford to breastfeed? South African law gives new moms four […]
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More than 40% of South African women report poor mental health. For new mothers, that number is just the beginning. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects as many as one in three women in South Africa and remains one of the most invisible productivity killers in our workforce. Because here’s the thing no one wants to say out loud:
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For female career women, the struggle of balancing work and family responsibilities is well-known and widely discussed. Relatively little attention, however, is given to their counterparts, those women who are struggling to conceive, and have to manage tremendous personal demands and trauma while still performing to the best of their ability at work. “Infertility is
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South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this is tragically evident in the nutritional status of millions of our children. However, breastfeeding has the power to be an equaliser, ensuring no child is left behind when it comes to optimal health and development. Despite widespread promotion of the many
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