Limpopo mothers give breastmilk donation the thumbs up
Given the nutritional value and importance of breastmilk, several mothers from Limpopo have spoken out in support of breastmilk donation to infants whose mothers are unable to breastfeed them.
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Breastfeeding: Mom takes us on a beautiful yet messy journey
Pamela Madonsela is a mom of two and has been exclusively breastfeeding for 15 months and counting. She shares her journey with Health-e News.
NPOs slam government’s handling of infant formula donations
Two Non-Profit Organisations who have been collecting and donating infant formula to mothers who were left vulnerable by the violent unrest and looting sprees that took place in KwaZulu-Natal last month, have slammed the government's handling of the crisis with thousands of families needing food for their babies.
World Breastfeeding Week: Donated breastmilk can save lives
With the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week in August, South African mothers are encouraged to donate their breastmilk to others, as it is a key intervention that can save the lives of at-risk low birth-weight infants.
Out-of-stock: No end in sight to contraceptives shortage
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on pharmacies across the country in the face of a contraceptives shortage which has plagued parts of South Africa for almost 18 months and counting.
Contraceptives shortage in Limpopo a ‘disaster’ for women
Women in Limpopo are desperate to get their hands on two types of injectable contraceptives which have been in short supply for over a month. One patient has deemed the situation a ‘disaster’ which the provincial department of health reckons will be.
Motherhood during lockdown: Moms morph into wonder women
Life as we once knew it changed forever last March as COVID-19 kicked in. Working from home, virtual meetings and home schooling soon became a norm for mothers already carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders trying to cope with motherhood during lockdown.
HIV prevention: Vaginal ring gives hope to African women
Studies show that the dapivirine vaginal ring offers new hope as an additional HIV prevention option for young women in Africa, lowering the health risk factors associated with HIV infections.
Battling COVID-19 and breast cancer at the same time – How did she do it?
This Limpopo woman was fighting breast cancer when she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Ntsako Manganyi’s treatment was already disrupted by the pandemic’s restrictions.
‘I was so scared and thought that I was going to die’ – breast cancer survivor shares her story
A breast-cancer survivor from a rural Limpopo village shares how understanding the disease helped her beat it. Breast cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the world most-diagnosed cancer, but survival rates are low in low-income countries.
#Covid-19: Giving birth during a pandemic creates a slew of challenges
Labour and the first few weeks of a baby’s life are already a time of great vulnerability. For mothers who gave birth during the Covid-19 pandemic, this time was even more challenging.
Post-term pregnancies and tradition – an uncomfortable experience for many women
Some rituals can harm a woman's feeling of self worth as pregnancies past the 42 week date and families seek solutions.
Transferring specialised skills will reduce maternal mortality in Limpopo, says MEC
A specialist skills transfer programme is helping health care workers in rural and district hospitals prevent maternal mortality in Limpopo.
Young people struggle to access their sexual and reproductive rights. Covid-19 makes it harder
Sexual and reproductive health rights for adolescents are not adequate at healthcare facilities, and access to youth-friendly services is hindered by resources, and culture. Now, Covid-19 is making this even harder.
After a ground breaking study on contraceptives and HIV, what have we learned?
A year after the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes study, experts take a look at the current state of Sexual and Reproductive Health care.