Tag Archives: World Breastfeeding Week

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 that no child is left behind when it comes to optimal health and development. …

Supporting breastfeeding is not just for health professionals; it involves all of society.  Not many people realise the impact they can have on a mom’s experience when it comes to exclusively breastfeeding her new baby for the first six months of life.  Misguided advice, thoughtless comments and shaming attitudes from …