Breastfeeding may be a mother's role, but fathers have a powerful part to play — from late-night bottle prep to emotional support.
There's a long-held stereotype that breastfeeding is a one-woman job. But ask any mother who's done it — and she'll tell you the truth: breastfeeding might be a solo act in practice, but…
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. Despite widespread promotion of the…
Working parents need all the support they can get to keep their livelihoods on track while raising families. This is most especially true for parents with a new baby. One of the biggest challenges parents experience when getting back to full-time work is what to do about infant feeding. Unfortunately, returning to work is one…
Breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life, andcontinued breastfeeding with complementary foods for up to two years of age.1
Key findings in the most recent World Health Organisation report and South Africa Demographic and Health Survey showed that…