As World Breastfeeding Week draws to a close, I thought it worthwhile to remind ourselves of the importance of supporting breastfeeding moms throughout the year. In societies where most new mothers greet their babies without any knowledge of breastfeeding, one way to offer support is by sharing your “breast stories.” Here is one woman’s tale: [...] Read more

A short story on motherhood by Tania, mother of 3 I’m on my hands and knees under the kitchen table, cleaning up the fallen morsels of a meal lovingly served. I’m here at least once a day, hidden from view, carrying out another invisible task. Even my children, who like being under tables, never come [...] Read more

By Nomi, illustrator of Purple Leaves, Red Cherries and mother of two. Nine months pregnant with my first child, I found myself working long hours in the design department of a national newspaper. I couldn’t sustain this lifestyle as a mother. But would I ruin my career if I gave up all that I had created [...] Read more