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  • Female
  • 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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I'm really trying to understand what's happening with my body. My period is now 5 days late, and I've taken a home pregnancy test twice, but both times it was negative. I've noticed some white vaginal discharge and it sometimes burns. I'm also feeling really tired all the time, have some lower back pain, and I'm just generally frustrated. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

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