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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I just had a baby 5 months ago through surgery at a government hospital and I want to breastfeed for 6 months. Can I get a medical certificate to extend my leave? I have my baby's birth certificate but not sure how the process works for getting the certificate. Can you explain what I need to do?

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