How commercialising motherhood is guilt-tripping mums in Indonesia


New mums face a relentless barrage of products marketed as essential – from specialised pregnancy and infant formula to breastfeeding products. — 360info™

MOTHERS DAY celebrates the joy of motherhood but the reality can be riddled with self-doubt.

New mums face a relentless barrage of products marketed as essential – from specialised pregnancy and infant formula to breastfeeding products. Many of these products lack scientific backing and some may even be harmful to their physical and mental well-being.

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