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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 21 MIN

Health Feature: The lifelong benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby

from The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast · host 702

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the benefits of breastfeeding in recognition of World Breastfeeding Day. They discuss its health benefits for babies and mothers, the cost savings compared with formula feeding, and the challenges that can prevent mothers from breastfeeding, as well as the support available to help them. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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