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World Birth Defects Day: SA parents gripped by superstitious fear

World Birth Defects Day: Parents gripped by superstitious fear

Health, News, Our Health

As the globe marks World Birth Defects Day today, many South African mothers and fathers are still gripped by fear based on superstitions and myths. Frustrated by this trend, a Limpopo doctor is educating parents about birth defects to empower…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 3, 2022

The mental health of South African fathers if often overlooked.

SA fathers: Mental health of dads often overlooked

Men's Health, Mental Health, News

A report titled ‘State of South Africa’s Fathers 2021‘ (SOSAF 2021) reveals that dads in SA need more access to mental healthcare services. The findings were published as a joint project between Sonke Gender Justice, the Human Sciences Research Council…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
November 24, 2021

What do you really know about breastfeeding your new baby?

Women's Health

Breastfeeding may be natural, but mothers need help. Naomi Mitchell is a doula in Port Elizabeth and a La Leche League leader who shares her own journey.

healthe
August 11, 2020

World Birth Defects Day: Parents gripped by superstitious fear

SA fathers: Mental health of dads often overlooked

What do you really know about breastfeeding your new baby?

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