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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 baby gets breast milk, preparations for breastfeeding, breast changes, food to avoid, latching and positioning, husband's support, etc. | | The Critical First Weeks - Managing it well | It covers proper latch on, various breastfeeding position, methods of feeding, demand and supply, father's role, food for mother during confinement and other essential information a new mother
needs to know at this stage. | | Challenges to Breastfeeding - Working it out | 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, 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 | | 17 April 2010 (Saturday) 2-3:30 pm | SCWO Centre | Please register early as seats are very limited! |
Click here to find out more about the fee and registration details for the workshop. |
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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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Events Corner 