Formula milk Stories

Kenyan mothers turn to herbal remedies to boost breast milk
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

Fenugreek, locally known as methi among Indian-Kenyan communities, has been used for generations as a spice and postpartum tonic. Fennel seeds have lo...

The harsh reality of maternity leave, breastfeeding challenges for Kenya’s informal workers
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 10, 2025

In Kenya, exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants under six months have stalled at around 60 per cent for the past decade—below the 70 per cent glob...

Mastitis pain drives Kenyan mothers to quit breastfeeding too soon, experts warn
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 21, 2025

Mastitis is a painful breast inflammation, usually caused by a blocked milk duct, which can progress to a bacterial infection if left untreated.

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