breastfeeding Stories

Mothers on the brink: Challenges of feeding babies born with cleft lips
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 18, 2025

The heartbreak only grew when her baby struggled to feed—a simple act every mother cherishes. The realisation that she had to express milk manually wa...

Marsabit women blame hunger for poor breastfeeding habits
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 08, 2024

Breast milk prevents 54 per cent of diarrhoea cases and 32 per cent of respiratory infections in infants.

Heartbroken mothers face the struggles of breastfeeding babies with cleft lips
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 05, 2024

Joyce daughter's weight became a constant worry, leading to frequent hospital visits.

Families failure to space children worsens breastfeeding challenges in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 05, 2024

A major factor influencing breastfeeding rates is a lack of adequate child spacing.

Govt launches world breastfeeding week at Lang'ata Women’s Prison
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 03, 2024

Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni highlighted Kenya’s commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition through its policies.

Kilifi mothers combat malnutrition in infants through exclusive breastfeeding
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 25, 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding contributes to higher IQ levels, mitigates allergy risks, and reduces the likelihood of developing ovarian and breast cancer.

Parliament seeks public views on Breastfeeding Mothers Bill
Barack Oduor  |  May 21, 2024

Memoranda on the Bill sponsored by Nominated MP Sabina Chege should be submitted to the office of National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge on or before...

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