Breastfeeding in Emergencies
What: Interactive talks on breastfeeding and fun activities, centred on “Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are you Ready?”
Organised by Mothers-to-Mothers Peer Support (MMPS) and supported by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Healthy Campus.
Why: Learn more about how breastfeeding protects baby in vulnerable situations and how to re-establish interrupted breastfeeding as soon as possible. Take part in Q&A and quizzes, and take home thank-you tokens.
Who should attend: Breastfeeding mothers and babies, families, health professionals, relief organisation officers, and any interested party.
When: 9.30am to 1.30pm next Saturday, Aug 1
Where: Dewan Kuliah A, USM, Penang
How: Just turn up. For more information visit pgmmps.wordpress.com, or call Jeya (019 278 2728) / Sabrina (012 415 6446).
One-Minute Simultaneous Breastfeeding
What: Annual global celebration of mother’s milk.
Why: Break a new world record by joining mums across more than 120 countries in a shared minute of breastfeeding.
Who should participate: Healthy mothers and happy babies
When: 10.30am next Saturday, Aug 1
Where: Throughout Malaysia
How: Get baby to latch on for at least a minute at 10.30am, then register your successful feed by sending an SMS to 016 4211 782 or 019 278 2728. Numbers will be tallied and announced at World Breastfeeding Week celebrations at USM, Penang.
Source: The Star Online, 26 July 2009
