Too many women step out of leadership pathways during pregnancy and never find the way back. This story asks what institutions can do so that becoming a mother and becoming a leader are not treated as a choice.
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When pregnancy becomes a physical burden
By Aashamsa Dhakal
Standing in queues, climbing into crowded buses, carrying the weight of a working day: pregnancy is often carried in silence. This piece looks at the everyday physical load women are expected to bear, and why noticing it is the first act of care.
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Why workplaces need breastfeeding rooms
By Aashamsa Dhakal
A private, clean place to feed or express milk should not be a luxury. This article makes the case for breastfeeding rooms as basic workplace infrastructure, and what happens to mothers when they are missing.
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How male partner support shapes maternal health
By Bibek
When partners attend check-ups, learn newborn care and share the load at home, women use maternal health services earlier and more often. A look at the evidence, and at the fathers who are showing up.
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