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Breastfeeding helps mothers ‘lose the extra baby pounds’- Chief Nursing Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mothers concerned about gaining weight due to pregnancy should be excited to know that they may not have to worry too much about expensive gym membership or starving themselves, as the secret to shedding those extra pounds is in the win-win situation of breastfeeding.
PAHO pushes for Maternity Protection Laws in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recommends that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean implement laws to ensure that working women are given the time and support they need to breastfeed. This includes adequate paid maternity leave and sufficient breastfeeding breaks upon return to work.