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Bosses urged to support breastfeeding at work
By Marcia Zali, June 19, 2019

Bosses urged to support breastfeeding at work

Many breastfeeding moms stop breastfeeding their babies when they go back to work because their workplace environments aren’t conducive to expressing milk.

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Bosses urged to support breastfeeding at work
Breastfeeding should be encouraged not forced, say HIV+ moms
By Cynthia Maseko, June 5, 2019

Breastfeeding should be encouraged not forced, say HIV+ moms

While exclusive breastfeeding is encouraged, some women in Mpumalanga living with HIV claim nurses force them to breastfeed their newborn babies.

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Breastfeeding should be encouraged not forced, say HIV+ moms
Limpopo health encourages breastfeeding at work
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, August 23, 2018

Limpopo health encourages breastfeeding at work

LIMPOPO – The Department of Health has launched a breastfeeding room at their offices in order to promote breastfeeding.

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Limpopo health encourages breastfeeding at work
SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation
By Amy Green, October 10, 2016

SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation

High rates of overweight exist alongside malnutrition and experts predict an ailing future for the nation’s children if urgent action is not taken.

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Posted in: Breastfeeding, Children's Health, Diabetes
SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation
Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age
By Amy Green, September 15, 2016

Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age

Recent research suggests that breast milk can protect newborns from developing obesity and diabetes later in life.

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Posted in: Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Obesity, Reproductive Health
Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age
Govt to boost SA’s low breastfeeding rate
By Laura Watermeyer, July 31, 2013

Govt to boost SA’s low breastfeeding rate

Health officials promote exclusive breastfeeding during International Breastfeeding Week

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Posted in: Children's Health
Govt to boost SA’s low breastfeeding rate

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