As Samoa marks World Breastfeeding Week, working mothers say returning to employment can make it difficult to continue breastfeeding despite wanting to do so.Health authorities encourage exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of a baby's life, but several mothers told the Samoa Obser...
By Esmeralda Menu-Mania
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08 August 2026, 9:30PM
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A mother is questioning why Sheraton Samoa Apia did not renew her son's employment contract before it expired, saying he has…
A complaint from a mother that her son continued working without a renewed employment contract has prompted the Ministry of…
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Doctors and advocates say city needs to address sparse facilities, misinformation, and lack of statutory and employer support.
There is a large pool of water that has collected outside the maternity unit, emitting a foul smell and attracting mosquitoes.The…
