On My Mind

When breastfeeding becomes a measure of inequity

Finding the time and space to pump is just one of the issues faced by lower-income mothers

Less-privileged mothers have limited time, resources and space. Breastfeeding or pumping is probably the last thing on their minds. PHOTO: AFP
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For the past two years eight months, I had a constant companion.

She is pink, rotund, has two rubbery appendages and pulsates enthusiastically when turned on.

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