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Breastfeeding

From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

South Africa

From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

By Lillian Roberts

Unlocking the value of breastfeeding with a revolutionary approach to global health and climate action

South Africa

Unlocking the value of breastfeeding with a revolutionary approach to global health and climate action

By Tanya Pampalone

Breastfeeding while hungry – is enough being done to support mothers in the Free State?

South Africa

Breastfeeding while hungry – is enough being done to support mothers in the Free State?

By Refilwe Mochoari

Breast is still best, say child nutrition experts and activists

South Africa

Breast is still best, say child nutrition experts and activists

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Children are still dying of malnutrition in the Free State

South Africa

Children are still dying of malnutrition in the Free State

By Refilwe Mochoari

Night weaning – a decision that’s best left to the family

Maverick Life

Night weaning – a decision that’s best left to the family

By Jennifer Smout

Chantell Witten: A champion for breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition

South Africa

Chantell Witten: A champion for breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition

By Zukiswa Pikoli

New baby blues – why infant formula companies want you to feel like a bad parent

Maverick Citizen

New baby blues – why infant formula companies want you to feel like a bad parent

By Laura López González

Formula feed industry engagement with academia sours the breastfeeding agenda

South Africa

Formula feed industry engagement with academia sours the breastfeeding agenda

By Chantell Witten

Breastfeeding is an investment in the next generation and the government must play its part

South Africa

Breastfeeding is an investment in the next generation and the government must play its part

By Dudu Maziya and Ofentse Mboweni

WHO releases SA-specific report on manipulative formula milk marketing tactics

South Africa

WHO releases SA-specific report on manipulative formula milk marketing tactics

By Adèle Sulcas

SA’s fragmented maternity protection landscape: Why benefits should be available to all working women

South Africa

SA’s fragmented maternity protection landscape: Why benefits should be available to all working women

By Catherine Pereira-Kotze and Carla Bernardo