Why breastfeeding in South Africa still needs champions
Breastfeeding has been proven to protect the health of mothers and babies, but yet only 38% of babies are exclusively…
Breastfeeding
UCT students develop an app to make milk banking easier for moms who want to donate
Every year, donated breast milk saves the lives of thousands of vulnerable babies in South Africa.
Mom confession: “I have tasted my breast milk”
From marshmallows to Cremora and raw egg, moms share what their breast milk tastes like.
I don’t want to have sex while breastfeeding – is this normal?
Leaking breasts, not enough sleep, feeling that you don’t want to be touched after feeding your baby the whole day…
Can exercise affect my milk supply and other frequently asked questions answered
Are you ready to get your pre-pregnancy body back? We answer your most frequently asked questions about exercise and breastfeeding.…
5 tips from a dietician to navigate breastfeeding during a pandemic
Did you know that breast milk protects against many infections including COVID-19?
COVID-19 can’t be transmitted through breast milk
At the launch of Breastfeeding Week today, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize encouraged moms who are COVID-19 positive to continue breastfeeding.…
Mom, it’s okay if you can’t (or don’t want to) breastfeed
You have to do what’s best for you and your baby…
Well-known pop singer gets flack for sharing breastfeeding pics
"Everyone knows how to raise your baby except you. If you feed with formula, you’re supposedly the devil, if you…
Can I breastfeed if I get too sick with the coronavirus?
You’ve heard that it’s safe for you to breastfeed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what happens if you get very…
