News February 21 2026

Settling into motherhood

Updated 12 hours ago 5 min read

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  • First-time parents, Natasha McKenzie Petgrave and her husband, Jovain Petgrave, cradling their baby boy, who was born on New Year’s Day.

    First-time parents, Natasha McKenzie Petgrave and her husband, Jovain Petgrave, cradling their baby boy, who was born on New Year’s Day.

  • Smiles all around as the Rotary Club of Savanna-la-Mar presents a gift package to Natasha McKenzie Petgrave on New Year’s Day. Smiles all around as the Rotary Club of Savanna-la-Mar presents a gift package to Natasha McKenzie Petgrave on New Year’s Day.
  • Members of the Rotary Club of Savanna-la-Mar present a hearty gift basket to Nicole Taylor, mother of the first baby girl of the year, Aneila Heaven. Members of the Rotary Club of Savanna-la-Mar present a hearty gift basket to Nicole Taylor, mother of the first baby girl of the year, Aneila Heaven.

Western Bureau: For many young Jamaicans, the decision to start a family is becoming increasingly complex. The cost of living continues to rise, some young couples have limited support systems and they’re not sure what the future for them and their child holds. However, for two women who welcomed newborns at the start of the year, motherhood has been a deeply emotional journey with mixed emotions of love and fear.

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