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Events Corner
 Hey! Come join us at the next sharing & support session at these locations covering a diverse range of topics. Join us! | 1. MacPherson CC - 400 Paya Lebar Way Tel: 6745 2940 Join this established 3-year old group which meets every last Saturday of the month. 2. BrestPal @ Yew Tee - Blk 541 Choa Chu Kang St 52 #01-36 Tel: 6762 9647 This newly launched group meets every second Saturday of the month. Come join in and encourage other new moms! |
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Breastfeeding Workshop Details |
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BMSG(S) conducts the following 4 workshop topics regularly. “Participants are encouraged to share their concerns and queries for discussions in all these workshops.” | Name of Workshop | Description | | Breastfeeding 101 - Being Prepared | This workshop covers the benefits of breastfeeding to the baby and mother, how milk is produced and how baby gets breast milk. We will share on the physical, mental and emotional preparations for breastfeeding as well as the important role of support within the family and community. A father shares on how to support his wife. | | The Critical First Weeks - Managing it well | What are the key factors to successful breastfeeding? Much depends on managing the demand and supply in the first weeks as well as the role of proper latching techniques and continued support. Find out what you need to do in the early weeks to enjoy a good supply of milk. | | Challenges to Breastfeeding - Working it out | Some moms breeze through breastfeeding whilst others face challenges for which we will share the ways to prevent them and what to do should they happen. This covers potential problems mothers may encounter and ways to prevent it. Topics include: engorgement, blocked ducts, inverted nipples, medication during breastfeeding, sore or cracked nipples, maternal illness while nursing, newborn jaundice, thrush, mastitis, breastfeeding twins (if required), and more. | | Weaning - When, What & How? | You learn the signs to look out for to know whether your baby is ready for semi-solids, what type of semi-solids to introduce, how to introduce and weaning. |
Click here to check the schedule of these workshop. |
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GOING BACK TO WORK? PLAN EARLY! |
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If you are returning to work after your maternity leave, this workshop will help you plan early so as to allow you to continue to offer breastmilk to your baby. Join us as we share with you practical tips on how to manage work and breastfeeding. Ideally, the second month after birth is the best time to come for this workshop. Babies are welcome; however, we regret that husbands will not be allowed as there will be practical demonstrations. Seats are liimited, so register early! Date & Time | Location | Remarks | 4th August 2012 (Saturday) 2 pm-3.30 pm | SCWO | Stella Au | October 2012 (Saturday) 1 pm-2.30 pm | SCWO | Pls enquire |
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| | Member | Non-Member | Single Workshop | $15 | $20 | All 4 Breastfeeding Workshops | $50 | $70 |
Fee waived for first companion*, $5 per workshop for second companion*. No extra notes will be given to companion. *Companion is defined as a person staying in the same address as the first participant, which may include husband, domestic helper (maid), parent/parent-in-laws. To sign up, please call 6337 0508 (please leave your name and number on the answering machine and we will contact you as soon as possible) or email to
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. Would appreciate if you could send in the payment to 96 Waterloo Street, SCWO Centre, #02-04, S(187967). Payment will not be refunded unless the Workshop is cancelled. Click Here for the Registration Form |
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Counsellors' Training Course |
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The Counsellors' Training Course is free and opened to members who have breastfed for a minimum of 6 months. Course duration is six 3-hour session usually carried out at the trainer's house. Babies are welcome at these sessions. You’ll need to purchase the book, Breastfeeding Answer Book as course material. The book will be helpful when you start counselling because it is easy to refer to and has all the essential information. Some other prerequisites: 1) Sign up for 2 years' membership; 2) Submit a 1-page write up on your lactation history as well as why you want to bre a counsellor; 3) Able to commit for all 6 sessions; 4) Able to commit on the helpline for at least 50 weeks x 2 hours.(Subject to trainer's recommendation) Training Schedule for 2012| | Training Course 1 | Training Course 2 | | Venue: | Katong, near Chinese Swimming Club | near Novena Sq | | Time: | 10 am – 1pm | 10am - 1pm | | Days: | Thursday | Saturday | | Dates: | 26th Mar; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Apr | 11th, 18th, 25th Feb 3rd, 10th & 17th Mar | | Minimum to start: | 4 | 6 |
For more details please call 6337-0508 or email to
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Events Corner 