Breastfeeding-Bangkok

FrogBlog - Thaidings: Giving birth in Thailand - a dad's perspective

2012-01-31T05:12:00.000-08:00

FrogBlog - Thaidings: Giving birth in Thailand - a dad's perspective

Pumping method affects milk composition for preterm infants

2012-01-24T07:58:00.000-08:00

Study: Pumping method affects milk composition for preterm infants

Following on their study on milk volume and method of expression, which showed that a combination of pumping and hand expression (a technique termed "hands on pumping") yields more milk for preterm infants, a team at Stanford University School of Medicine has shown that pumping method also affects milk composition.
The study, led by Dr. Jane Morton, found:
The researchers’ findings confirmed that moms [of very preterm infants] who used hands-on pumping had higher fat content in their milk than women relying on electric pumps alone...
“People have suspected that mothers would be able to get more fat-rich milk with hands-on pumping but it’s never been demonstrated before,” said Jane Morton, MD, a community pediatrician who was the new paper’s first author. The suspicion arose because milk composition changes during a feeding, shifting from more-dilute milk at first to richer, higher-fat “hindmilk” at the end. Because of its high fat content, the hindmilk is more viscous, which may explain why it’s difficult to remove this milk with an electric pump alone. But extracting more high-fat hindmilk could give preemies an important calorie boost.
Dr. Morton says that her next research question is whether this higher-fat milk is sufficient to meet preemies' needs without the use of human milk fortifier. This fortifier, with the exception of the human-milk product made by Prolacta Bioscience, is made from cow's milk. Cow's milk products have been shown to increase the risk of the life-threatening condition necrotizing enterocolitis.

Breast milk courier helps Indonesian mums cope

2012-01-24T07:34:00.000-08:00

Breast milk courier helps Indonesian mums cope

"I would like to help this nation build a better generation by helping working mothers deliver breast milk to their babies at home," said the 40-year-old Nauval, who feels the nutrients in breast milk can't be replicated by the powdered variety.

His feelings are echoed by the authorities, who are struggling to encourage Indonesian women to breastfeed their newborn babies.

Ricki Lake on "The View" - 10/22/07

2012-01-24T07:11:00.000-08:00

บทเพลงเพื่อเด็ก by เรวัติ พุทธินันท์

2012-01-14T07:50:00.000-08:00

The things mothers wish they’d known earlier….

2012-01-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

The things mothers wish they’d known earlier….

Midwives Information Resource Services | Practice Development | The female breast: structure & changes in pregnancy and lactation

2012-01-02T06:01:00.000-08:00

Midwives Information Resource Services Practice Development The female breast: structure & changes in pregnancy and lactation

น้ำนมไม่พอ..ของจริงหรือคิดไปเอง

2011-12-30T08:10:00.000-08:00

น้ำนมไม่พอ..ของจริงหรือคิดไปเอง

So This is Christmas: Happy Christmas (War is over)

2011-12-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

Ans so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear one

The old and the young

A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas

For weak and for strong

For rich and the poor ones

The world is so wrong

And so happy Christmas

For black and for white

For yellow and red ones

Let's stop all the fight

A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas

And what have we done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

Ans so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear one

The old and the young

A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

War is over over

If you want it

War is over

Now...

Take Action: Be a part of the transformation | Transforming Maternity Care

2011-12-06T10:14:00.000-08:00

Take Action: Be a part of the transformation | Transforming Maternity Care

Tara Moss: Advocate for Breastfeeding - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

2011-11-24T08:50:00.000-08:00

Tara Moss: Advocate for Breastfeeding - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Bangkok Breastfeeding Cafe@Bigknit

2011-11-23T04:32:00.000-08:00

Bangkok Breastfeeding Cafe@ BigKnit Sukhumvit 49 is a place where mom can meet and greet.This is where mom can learn from other's experiences how to breastfeed successfully.This even was startedn by Karen Banker in order to support new mom to breastfeed and enjoy it.This will be hold on Tuesday regular basis

Secrets of Baby Behavior: Swaddling Safely: Reducing Risk for Hip Dysplasia

2011-10-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

Secrets of Baby Behavior: Swaddling Safely: Reducing Risk for Hip Dysplasia: By Jennifer Goldbronn, MAS, RD Swaddling can be an effective tool for helping newborns to rest because they have so little control over th...

Health Team Professionals: This Global Meeting Is For You

2011-08-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

Health Team Professionals: This Global Meeting Is For You

New Moms Who Express Milk by Hand Breastfeed Longer, UCSF Study Finds | www.ucsf.edu

2011-08-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

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Hand expression in the early postpartum period appears to improve eventual breastfeeding rates compared with breast pumping. Of the mothers in the hand expression group, 97 percent were still breastfeeding two months after birth compared with 72 percent of the mothers in the breast pump group.

Additionally, mothers in the hand expression group reported feeling more comfortable expressing milk with others present than mothers in the breast pump group, and they tended to feel more comfortable nursing with others present, as well. According to the researchers, feeling awkward or embarrassed in the presence of others might be a barrier to continued successful breastfeeding.

New Moms Who Express Milk by Hand Breastfeed Longer, UCSF Study Finds | www.ucsf.edu

Talk to me:breastfeeding in 3D expreriences.Let's celebrate! WBW2011

2011-07-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

World Breastfeeding Week this year encourage the communication to protect support and promote Breastfeeding more information about world breastfeeding week can see at http://www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
If you're in Bangkok I'll invite you to join this celebration at Samitivej Suhkumvit Hospital on August 3rd,2011 from 10am till noon
In Thailand we always join this movement through out country lead by Ministry of Public Health and Thai Breastfeeding Center.Thai version of WBW materials will be available on http://www.thaibreastfeeding.org/ and http://www.cbfthai.org/ (Childbirth&Breastfeeding Foundation of Thailand)

Breastfeeding: Searching for Excellence with Sue Cox and Molly Pessl

2011-06-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Breastfeeding: Searching for Excellence will unlock the latest thinking and research in Breastfeeding. This conference program features prominent experts Sue Cox and Molly Pessl, in this popular 2 day conference format.
Topics include:
* Breastfeeding and the late pre-term infant
* The science behind skin-to-skin
* Challenging feeeders
* Making cultural change in hospital
and much more

Contact Info

Contact:

Barb Glare

Website:

Breastfeeding: Searching for Excellence

Email:

zacdan@datafast.net.au

ดันกม.ขยายสิทธิ์แม่ลาคลอด180วัน | ไทยโพสต์

2011-05-10T03:59:00.000-07:00

ดันกม.ขยายสิทธิ์แม่ลาคลอด180วัน | ไทยโพสต์

สช..เตรียมผลักดันกฎหมายขยายสิทธิการคลอดของแม่เป็น 180 วัน พ่อลาได้ 2สัปดาห์ เพื่อส่งเสริมให้แม่เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนมตัวเอง พร้อมกับเร่งออก กม.การตลาดอาหารทารกและขนมเด็กเล็ก ให้เสร็จในปี 2555 เน้นสีสัญญาณประเภทอาหารและติดคำเตือนต่อสุขภาพ
สำนักงานคณะกรรมการสุขภาพแห่งชาติ (สช.) จัดเวที สช. เจาะประเด็น “สงครามการตลาดนมทารกและขนมกรุบกรอบทำเด็กไทยอ้วน?” เพื่อรายงานความคืบหน้าการดำเนินงานตามมติสมัชชาสุขภาพแห่งชาติครั้งที่ 2 นพ.อำพล จินดาวัฒนะ เลขาธิการ สช. กล่าวว่า ปัจจุบันปัญหาโรคอ้วนในเด็กเพิ่มมากขึ้น และจะส่งผลกระทบในอนาคตไม่ว่าจะเป็นสุขภาพของผู้บริโภคที่เสี่ยงต่อการเป็น โรคเบาหวาน โรคความดันโลหิต โรคไต รวมถึงส่งผลกระทบต่องบประมาณทางด้านสาธารณสุขที่ต้องเพิ่มขึ้นเพื่อดูแล เรื่องดังกล่าว ทั้งนี้ จากมติสมัชชาสุขภาพแห่งชาติ ปี 2552 เรื่องการแก้ปัญหาภาวะน้ำหนักหรือโรคอ้วนได้ยกร่างแผนยุทธศาสตร์เสนอเข้า ครม. เพื่อจัดตั้งคณะกรรมการจัดทำแผน โดยมี นพ.ศิริวัฒน์ ทิพย์ธาราดล รองปลัดกระทรวงสาธารณสุข (สธ.) เป็นประธาน คาดว่าจะแล้วเสร็จในเดือนกันยายนนี้ และต้องดำเนินการเรื่องมาตรฐานการให้สีสัญญาณในอาหารและขนมเด็กพร้อมคำเตือน ในอาหารที่มีไขมันหรือน้ำตาล หรือโซเดียม มาตรการทางภาษีและราคาของอาหารควบคู่กันไปด้วย
เลขาธิการ สช.กล่าวต่อว่า สำหรับการควบคุมกลยุทธ์การตลาดอาหารสำหรับทารกและเด็ก สมัชชาสุขภาพแห่งชาติได้มอบหมายให้ สธ. เอาจริงเอาจังกับการควบคุมการตลาดอาหารสำหรับทารกและเด็ก และเร่งให้ออกกฎหมายว่าด้วยการตลาดอาหารทารกและเด็กเล็กเป็นการเฉพาะให้แล้ว เสร็จในปี 2555 รวมทั้งเสนอให้กระทรวงแรงงานและกรมบัญชีกลางร่วมกันพิจารณาปรับปรุงกฎหมาย เกี่ยวกับการขยายสิทธิการคลอดที่มีอยู่ออกไปเป็น 180 วัน โดยได้ค่าจ้างเช่นเดิมด้วย
ด้าน พญ.ยุพยง แห่งเชาวนิช เลขานุการมูลนิธิศูนย์นมแม่แห่งประเทศไทย กล่าวถึงปัญหาการเลี้ยงทารกด้วยนมแม่ว่า ตามหลักการของสากลจะห้ามโฆษณาหรือทำการตลาดนมผงเด็กตั้งแต่แรกเกิดถึง 2 ขวบ แต่เนื่องจากประเทศไทยไม่มีกฎหมายหรือข้อบังคับโดยตรงจึงให้ทำตามหลักเกณฑ์ ของ สธ. ห้ามไม่ให้โฆษณาและทำการตลาดนมเด็กตั้งแต่แรกเกิดถึง 1 ขวบเท่านั้น ขณะที่บริษัทผู้จำหน่ายนมผงได้พัฒนารูปแบบการตลาดโดยการแจกตัวอย่างนมผงตาม โรงพยาบาลต่างๆ หรือแจกยังเทศบาลที่แม่เด็กสามารถแจ้งเกิดได้ หรือแจกที่สำนักงานประกันสุขภาพ ชุมชน และสถานประกอบการ โดยเฉพาะโรงงานซึ่งจะมีหญิงตั้งครรภ์เป็นจำนวนมาก ซึ่งถือเป็นวิธีที่ไม่ถูกต้อง เนื่องจากเราไม่อนุญาตให้ทำการตลาดโดยติดต่อโดยตรงกับแม่และหญิงตั้งครรภ์ ไม่ว่าทางตรงและทางอ้อม
ขณะที่นายสง่า ดามาพงษ์ นักวิชาการสาธารณสุขเชี่ยวชาญด้านโภชนาการ กล่าวว่า จากสถิติที่สำรวจพบว่า อัตราการเลี้ยงทารกด้วยนมแม่ตั้งแต่แรกเกิดถึง 6 เดือนของไทย ที่เคยน้อยที่สุดในเอเชีย แต่เริ่มดีขึ้นภายหลังมีรณรงค์ให้เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนมแม่ ดังนั้น ตนขอเสนอผลักดันให้ออกกฎหมายให้แม่สามารถลาคลอดได้นานกว่า 3 เดือน รวมถึงกฎหมายที่อนุญาตให้สามีลาคลอดตามภรรยาได้ ประมาณ 2 สัปดาห์ ซึ่งขณะนี้กฎหมายดังกล่าวได้ผ่าน ครม.เรียบร้อยแล้ว
ส่วนขนมกรุบกรอบ ของเด็กอยากให้เร่งดำเนินการจัดทำบาร์โค้ดแบบสัญญาณไฟจราจร แต่อาจจะทำได้ยาก เพราะผู้ประกอบการจะไม่ยินยอม รวมถึงหามาตรการทำให้อาหาร นม และขนมมีคุณค่าทางอาหาร เช่น นมสำหรับเด็กต้องเป็นนมจืด และป้องกันไม่ให้ใช้อาหารสำเร็จรูปสำหรับทารก โดยอาจจะต้องอบรมให้ความรู้แก่แม่ และอบรมพี่เลี้ยงในศูนย์เลี้ยงเด็กด้วย
ทั้งนี้ จากสถิติการทานขนมกรุบกรอบพบว่า เด็กทานอาหารประเภทนี้ประมาณปีละ 49.6% ในจำนวนนี้นักโภชนาการให้การยอมรับว่าเป็นอาหารที่มีคุณค่าทางโภชนาการเพียง 18 ถุง จาก 100 ถุงเท่านั้น นอกจากนี้ยังพบว่าภายในระยะเวลา 3 ปี เด็ก เยาวชน กินขนมกรุบกรอบเพิ่มขึ้นประมาณสองเท่าคิดเป็นมูลค่าปีละ 1 แสนล้านบาท
นอกจากนี้ นพ.ศิริวัฒน์ ทิพย์ธาราดล รองปลัด สธ. ได้กล่าวถึงกรณีการออกกฎหมายการลาคลอดเพิ่มเติมว่า เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับต่างประเทศแล้วอยากให้แม่สามารถลาคลอดได้มากกว่า 3 เดือน เพื่อมีเวลาดูแลและให้นมบุตร แต่อาจเป็นไปได้ยากจนกว่าจะมีการยกระดับไปอีกระดับหนึ่งเหมือนในประเทศที่ พัฒนาแล้วบางประเทศ โดยยังได้รับเงินเดือนเต็มอัตรา โดยเฉพาะกลุ่มผู้ใช้แรงงาน.
จาก http://www.thaipost.net/news/310311/36440

pray for Japan

2011-03-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

Childbirth class in March -Oneday workshop for pregnant

2011-03-01T09:06:00.000-08:00

My next childbirth class will be on March 12nd,2011 from 10am at Samitivej Sukumvit Hospital.Unfortunately it's now full for those who are waiting for the next one,I will make it on April 2nd,2011.More information or booking you can call Khun Usa at Women's Health Centre,Samitivej Hospital at 027118555

Where did you it today?Breastfeeding

2011-02-13T07:21:00.000-08:00

Breastfeeding can be at anywhere at anytime.Where did you do it today?From www.mummilk.org

La Leche League Thailand February's meeting.

2011-01-31T07:22:00.000-08:00

Upcoming meeting: Place: NEW VENUE: Isis: Social Club for Mothers in Bangkok (72/1 Sukhumvit 51, access from Sukhmvit 49/2 as well; tel. 022587077)

Our Topic is Adjusting to life with a new baby: Wednesday, February 23^th, 2011.

Hope you can attend the meeting and share your story. If not, please pass this information to people who might be interested.

(If you don't want to receive information about LLL monthly meetings anymore, please reply to this email). Jenny Perez-Genge (La Leche League Leader) Will host this.

For Me: I will be at the Lactation Clinic at Samitivej Suhkumvit Hospital on Tue,Wed from 9am to noon.Please do not hesitate to come if you need breastfeeding help and also pregnancy and child birth questions.More information or appiontment please call 027118181

"Imagine..."Global Health Workforce Alliance

2011-01-28T06:12:00.000-08:00

"HypnoBirthing Preview"@Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

2011-01-03T08:50:00.000-08:00

"HypnoBirthing Preview" for you to get a taste of what HypnoBirthing is all about and how it can help parents to have an easy, short, relaxed and comfortable labor by Ginny Phang .This free preview is on:
Date: Friday, 21 Jan 2011
Time: 1.30pm.-3.30 pm.
Venue: Samitivej Suhkumvith Hospital, Bangkok
To register, please email: ginny@fourtrimesters.com or whcenter@samitivej.co.th

Breastfeeding Today

2011-01-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

You can read our international magazine, Breastfeeding Today here:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/94fb8af9#/94fb8af9/1

Risk of Cesarean Section:Fact sheet from CIMS

2010-12-22T05:26:00.000-08:00

A cesarean can be a life-saving operation, and some babies would not be born vaginally under any circumstances; however, it is still major surgery. Women have a legal right to know the risks associated with their treatment and the right to accept or refuse it.14 CIMS encourages childbearing women to take advantage of their rights and to find out more about the risks of cesarean section so they can make informed decisions about how they want to give birth.Read more at http://www.motherfriendly.org/pdf/TheRisksofCesareanSectionFebruary2010.pdf

Breast is Best for new milk bank from Harold Sun

2010-12-22T05:02:00.000-08:00

VICTORIA'S first breast milk bank is to open its doors in the new year for the state's most vulnerable babies.
The Mercy Hospital for Women's human milk bank will collect, test, pasteurise and freeze milk for sick and premature babies when it opens in early 2011.

The move has been welcomed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, which is pushing for a network of breast milk banks for general use across rural and metropolitan Australia.

Growing numbers of mothers are sourcing unscreened human milk from online donors, which has prompted health authorities to warn of the risk of transmitting disease and infection.

Mercy's breast milk bank will be just the third in Australia, after scores were closed in the late 1980s because of the AIDS epidemic.

The site was due to open late last year but had been delayed because of government red tape.

Dr Gillian Opie, who will head up the bank, said the milk would initially be used for babies less than 1500g or 34 weeks' gestation in the intensive care unit or special care nursery.

"A number of our mums in the nursery have already said, 'Can we donate?'," she said.

"We have had a lot of interest.

"The community has got the message that we are not quite ready to open, but the floodgates will open when we do."

She said mothers would be subject to a blood test to screen for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis before they could donate. The milk would be tested for bacteria and must be donated from women with babies aged less than six months.

Such is the demand for human breast milk, a black market has sprung up online.

A Health Department spokesman said women who used private arrangements needed to be aware of risks.

"They need to satisfy themselves that there aren't any underlying blood-borne diseases or other issues, such as illicit substances, which could be passed on," he said.

The department said advertising for breast milk was also a legal grey area that could have implications under the Human Tissue Act.

ABA spokeswoman Karen Ingram said that while the group was not involved in informal donations, the benefits of breast milk outweighed the potential risks.

Mother Leah Timms, 28, of Berwick, had donated breast milk to others in the past, and would be happy to provide it to a bank.

"I would do anything to ensure my baby and others receive the benefits of human milk," she said.

The Mercy hospital is not yet accepting details from potential donors.

From Harold Sun @ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad-application/breast-is-best-for-new-milk-bank/story-fn6bfm6w-1225972957707

Thailand's reform plan will focus on resolving problems with the public welfare system

2010-12-20T05:34:00.000-08:00

BANGKOK, Dec 19 - Thailand's reform plan will focus on resolving problems with the public welfare system, education and justice as a New Year's gift to the Thai public, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday.

Speaking in his weekly address on radio and television, Mr Abhisit said regarding progress on his government’s plan to reduce social disparity so that welfare and the problems of the underprivileged will be resolved. Nutritional care will be offered to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers as aspects of welfare for babies. The government will set up nurseries in all sub-districts and at workplaces.

The government is also paying attention to farmers' land problems. The Cabinet last week approved the transfer of land to Klong Yong cooperatives for issuing title deeds in the community. A Land Bank Administration Institute, in the form of a public organisation, will also be established.

Regarding education, Mr Abhisit said the government has already laid out almost all strategies to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children and others in remote areas, children of migrant families, disabled children, etc. Teachers’ welfare will be also improved.

Concerning justice, the government will support the community justice project, in which mechanism will access people in their communities to give advice and receive complaints.

The three issues will be followed up as part of the reform plan the prime minister considers as a New Year's gift for the public.

The measures need only a small budget and the government is resolving the problems in terms of structure to boost justice and reduce social disparity, he added. (MCOT online news)

Loy Kra Tong

2010-11-21T08:24:00.000-08:00

Third Latch 3 of 3

2010-11-20T05:17:00.000-08:00

Second Latch 2 of 3

2010-11-20T05:16:00.000-08:00

First Latch 1 of 3

2010-11-20T05:15:00.000-08:00

World Breastfeeding Week Tribute

2010-11-20T05:10:00.000-08:00

Youth for Breastfeeding

2010-11-18T08:29:00.000-08:00

GROWING UP WITH SIBLING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

2010-11-17T04:41:00.000-08:00

THURSDAY COFFEE MORNING : NOVEMBER 18, 2010

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"GROWING UP WITH SIBLING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS"

What is it like growing up with a sibling with special needs? Was it easy to love and embrace different or was it a challenge? What about the relationship with parents? As parents, sometimes we focus our attention of the child with special needs and hoping that our other children would understand. Do they?

Come join us at The Rainbow Room this Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9.30 - 11.00 hrs. with our guest speaker Diya Hingurani who will be sharing with us her precious experience of growing up with a sister who has special needs. She will shed light on her thoughts and feelings as a child and her evolution growing up with someone so special which makes her a very special person.

WHEN:   Thursday, November 18th 2010
TIME:     09:30 am – 11:00 am
WHERE: The Rainbow Room (see map attached)
   Snacks, coffee and tea will be served.

** A donation is appreciated

RSVP at hello@therainbowroom.org

*** CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO COME PLAY !!!

Looking forwarding to seeing everyone,

The Rainbow Room

Email: Hello@therainbowroom.org | Tel: +662-712-0923

La Leche League meeting.

2010-10-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

Dear mothers and friends of LLL,
I would like to invite you to participate in the next La Leche League meeting.
Topic: “The Art of Breastfeeding and how to prevent difficulties"
The meeting this month focuses on learning the basics of breastfeeding. We will all share ideas to help mothers overcome roadblocks that may impede breastfeeding progress.
Date: Thursday, October 28th – 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:30am

Place: Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 - Sukhumvit 39). For directions, please see the map of Ladybird: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/content.php?id=contactus.php

Upcoming meeting:
· Nutrition and Weaning: Thursday, November 25th, 2010.

More info. please call :Jenny Perez-Genge
(La Leche League Leader)

About 11 billion cost of formula and breast milk substitutes,Thailand

2010-10-02T06:43:00.001-07:00

Can you believe, about 11 billion ฿ was spend on formula or breastmilk substitue while the doctor say BREASTMILK IS BEST for our baby.

Spurned milk sparks outcry:Doctors say the breast is best for infants but marketing pushes unhealthy choices

However, in Thailand, exclusive breastfeeding during a child's first six months is still as low as 5% among the 800,000 newborn babies each year.

A recent report showed that more than 400,000 newborns are given breast milk substitutes. Such high consumption is driven by the highly competitive market and big public relations campaigns.

Milk formula commercials, complimentary samples and gift distribution can be seen in drug stores, hospitals, clinics and department stores.

The amount of formula and breast milk substitutes in the country costs about 11 billion baht a year and market growth is 2 to 5%, according to the Department of Internal Trade.

"Promotion of breast milk substitutes undermines breastfeeding," said David Clark, nutritional specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund, during a recent Unicef meeting in Manila on infant and young child feeding in emergencies.

Global sales of baby food are projected to grow by 37% from US$11.5 billion (349 billion baht) to US$42.7 billion by 2013. Almost two-thirds of this growth will come from the Asia-Pacific, particularly China and Indonesia.

Read this from Bangkok Post Oct.2nd,2010

here http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/199274/spurned-milk-sparks-outcry

From Code to Consultation: Applying IBCLC Ethics to Practice

2010-08-31T08:25:00.000-07:00

The Different between primary care and primary health care

2010-08-28T16:51:00.000-07:00

The difference between primary care and primary health care

Primary care is the basic care given to an individual/client in case of a disease or illness. This care consist of the basic procedures or drugs to be used with the basic management of that particular illness or disease before one steps up to further management or use of stronger drugs or use of alternative method of treatment. In primary care its what one can do to the client first.

- Primary health care is health care given to the primary level of service, that is level 2-1 of health system. Primary health care mainly deals with pro motive and preventive measures to control or prevent a situation in health care. At this level of care we mainly deal with health education, demonstration and social behavior change for the clients to develop positive health care behavior to promote health and avoid development of diseases or complications. This is the level where community strategy has been concentrated on by use of community members in health care. Primary health care was adopted in Al-Matta but it has not worked well because of non defined methods of its implementation with parallel programs being developed. With integration of programs and defined methods i think primary health care is best suited to achieve health for all.

JKEAO

Epidurals-Real risk for both mothers&babies. by Dr.Sarah Buckley

2010-08-25T08:09:00.001-07:00

Many women have a good experience with epidurals. Sometimes the relief from pain can allow a woman to rest and relax sufficiently to go on and have a good birth experience. However deciding to use an epidural for pain relief can also lead to a "cascade of intervention", where an otherwise normal birth becomes highly medicalised, and a woman feels that she loses her control and autonomy. Often the decision to accept an epidural is made without an awareness of these, and other, significant risks to both mother and baby.more....at http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/birth-intervention/134-epidurals-real-risks-for-mothers-and-babies

Meet with La Leche Leaque Leader in Thailand Jenny Perez Genge in Bangkok

2010-08-24T06:18:00.001-07:00

“Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother & Baby”

Thursday, August 26th – 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:30am
at Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 ‐ Sukhumvit 39)

Mothers are amazed to hear about many remarkable qualities of human milk,
their bodies fantastic ability to produce milk as well as the positive impact
breastfeeding has on families, the environment and society.

Upcoming meetings:
− Baby arrives: The family and the breastfeeding baby: Thursday, September
30th, 2010.

− The art of breastfeeding and overcoming difficulties: Thursday, October
28thth, 2010.

Babies are always welcome at La Leche League meetings.

Contact person in Bangkok:
Jenny Perez‐Genge
(La Leche League Leader)
Tel. 081‐585‐3025;
lalecheleaguethailand@gmail.com
http://www.llli.org/

For directions to get to Ladybird, please see the map of
Ladybird: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/content.php?i d=contactus.php

World Breastfeeding Week 2010

2010-07-21T20:10:00.001-07:00

An Invitation to come and Join us
CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2010
‘Breastfeeding:
Just 10 Steps. The Baby-Friendly Way’
Date: August 2nd,2010
Time: 10.ooam to 11.30am.
Venue: Samitivej Sukhumvit hospital
Suhkumvit 49 Bangkok
Let's join us saying Breastmilk is best!
Mom & Baby need support!

Next Bangkok Baby Wearing Club

2010-07-06T07:50:00.001-07:00

The Pilates Studio will be hosting the Bangkok Babywearing Club!

Have a baby or expecting one? Love using baby slings? Want to learn how?

Parents and parents-to-be ...
Join us for slings and coffee at the Bangkok Babywearing Club in our new location at The Pilates Studio.

- Try on slings in our sling library
- Bring your slings for one-on-one help

Friday, July 16
9:30 to 11:30am at The Pilates Studio
THB150 donation to cover the cost of coffee and snacks
For more information contact Cari Chou at (081)855 6418 or email bangkok.babywearing.club@gmail.com

Maternal&Child health issue in G8/G20 meeting

2010-07-01T23:19:00.001-07:00

In the runup to the G8 and G20 Summits, which it hosted during the last week of June, the Canadian government declared that maternal and child health would be a central focus of the agenda, particularly for the G8. FCI was one of the few international health NGOs that was on the scene in Toronto for these historic meetings, culminating months of advocacy work to ensure that this would be more than just a symbolic step — that the world leaders’ discussion would lead to concrete financial commitments, and that governments will be held accountable for delivering on these commitments. Amy Boldosser, FCI senior advocacy officer, kept colleagues abreast of developments throughout the weekend on Twitter and Facebook, blogged on RH Reality Check and the Blog 4 Global Health, and provided this summary of the summits’ results:

The protestors clashing with police got all the press, but the summits brought important developments for maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health as well. The G8 released the details of its Muskoka Initiative for Maternal and Child Health on Saturday, a five-year, $7.3 billion package for improving maternal, newborn, and child health and increasing access to reproductive health. It is estimated that at least $20 billion is needed to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets for reduction in maternal and child mortality and reproductive health access by 2015. The Muskoka Initiative doesn’t come close to meeting that $20 billion shortfall, but it is an important start.

The UN Secretary-General has launched a Joint Action Plan to Improve the Health of Women and Children, and governments will be asked to make additional commitments to achieve the MDGs by 2015 at the September 2010 UN High-Level Plenary Meeting on the MDGs. The leaders at the G8 and G20 helped put maternal and child health on the map at this critical time, but simply raising awareness is not enough.
While the funds committed may not have been all we hoped for, there were some pleasant surprises in the communiqué details...

To learn more, read Amy's full report on FCI's website
Source :http://www.familycareintl.org/en/home

BAMBI New Members Coffee Morning at British Club on June 24th,2010

2010-06-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

June 24th, 2010 BAMBI New Members Coffee Morning at British Club

Note: New Members Coffee Morning will continue in July and August.
If you are new to BAMBI, please come along to meet other members and make some new friends.
Every fourth Thursday of the month at British Club,
189 Surawongse Rd (entrance is via Silom Road, Soi 18)
9:30am-11:30am.
For further information, call Raphaele Borie at newmembers@bambiweb.org.

Expecting and Breastfeeding Mothers´ Nutrition:La Leche League Thailand

2010-06-21T07:49:00.000-07:00

La Leche League International
Announces its fourth meeting Of the series of meetings for Breastfeeding Mothers in Bangkok.

“Expecting and Breastfeeding Mothers´ Nutrition”Thursday, June 24th, 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
at Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 - Sukhumvit 39)
Discussion topic will focus on sharing tips and ideas on how mothers can get the best of nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Other topics will include starting solids and weaning gradually, with love
Upcoming a new series of meetings: · Benefits of Breastfeeding: Thursday, August 26th, 2010.--

More information please contact " Jenny Perez-Genge:LLL Thailand

Pelvis - educational teaching aid

2010-05-01T06:50:00.000-07:00

Model breast for teaching breastfeeding

2010-05-01T06:42:00.000-07:00

next La Leche League meeting in Bangkok :"Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby".

2010-03-31T02:33:00.000-07:00

La Leche League International
Announces its upcoming meeting for Breastfeeding Mothers in Bangkok
“Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother & Baby”
Thursday, April 1st – 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:30am
at Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 ‐ Sukhumvit 39)
Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process but you may need support
and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast,
working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems and overcoming any
difficulties that may occur.
Knowing other mothers who have breastfed their babies can be helpful
and reassuring. Having accurate, up‐to‐date information is also
important.
Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about
breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings,
mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the
benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League
can give you the network of support you need.

Upcoming meetings:
− Baby arrives: The family and the breastfeeding baby: Thursday, April 29th,2010.
− The art of breastfeeding and overcoming difficulties: Thursday, May 27thth, 2010.

Babies are always welcome at La Leche League meetings.

Contact person in Bangkok: Jenny Perez‐Genge (La Leche League Leader)
Tel. 081‐585‐3025; lalecheleaguethailand@gmail.com
http://www.llli.org/

For directions, please see the map of Ladybird:

http://www.ladybird.ac.th/content.php?id=contactus.php

Midwifery research - Royal College of Midwives

2010-02-28T10:18:00.000-08:00

Midwifery research - Royal College of Midwives: "Midwifery research
Related links
E-mail discussion list
Mother and Infant Research Unit
National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit
NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Doctoral Midwifery Research Society
BJOG release: Birth pains – it gets better with time
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) recognises the importance of research to its activities. These include recognising advances in practice, management, education, and evaluating services and disseminating details to members.
One of the strategic goals of the College is to broaden and strengthen its research activities.
To this end, in addition to the work already being done by the RCM UK Board for Scotland and Headquarters, the RCM has begun to develop a research network group and to publish a quarterly research page in the RCM Midwives Journal to highlight and disseminate contemporary research activities.
Your may wish to read:
Features (published in print in Midwives magazine)
Longer papers (published online by Midwives magazine)
Cutting-edge research papers (published in Evidence Based Midwifery)
Collaboration is the key to high quality research and the RCM is constantly seeking to make links with midwife researchers.
For more information please contact Frances Day-Stirk, Royal College of Midwives, 15 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NH: frances.day-stirk@rcm.org.uk"

Midwives blog - Royal College of Midwives

2010-02-28T10:13:00.000-08:00

Midwives blog - Royal College of Midwives: "Midwives blog
Emma Godfrey, editor of Midwives magazine, and Maura O'Malley, deputy editor, comment on topical events affecting the world of midwifery.

If you feel strongly about any of these postings, please add a comment.

(Please note all postings made in these blogs express the views and opinions of the author and are not necessarily shared by the Royal College of Midwives or Redactive Publishing Ltd.)"

BAMBI bring & Buy Spring Sale next March 13rd,2010

2010-02-27T07:40:00.000-08:00

Bumps & Babies next meeting on March4th,2010

2010-02-27T07:28:00.000-08:00

March 4^th, 2010 BAMBI Bumps & Babies

Gross Motor Development in Infants

Join us as we learn about the fundamentals of Gross Motor Development in infants with Swiss-trained Pediatric Physiotherapist, Flavia Breu. Flavia is a specialized Bobath (Neurodevelopmental) Therapist and has been working for 12 years in Switzerland, Korea and Singapore. She has recently opened her private clinic in Bangkok. Flavia will discuss normal gross motor development in infants and give tips on how we, as parents, can foster and encourage it. In addition, Flavia will explain what to be aware of to detect problems or delays early.

Bumps & Babies is a support group for women of all nationalities who are pregnant, or have recently given birth. This is a great way to meet other expectant mothers or find little tots the same age as yours. Come share your experiences and get the support you need. You can make new friends or partner up with other mums to form a playgroup.

Bumps and Babies meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30-11:30am. Donation: Members 150 baht (with membership card), non-members 250 baht.

For further information, call Kate Besleme: 089-528-9635 or bumps@bambiweb.org.

NEW LOCATION (starting Feb. 4th)
Waterford Diamond
758/14 Sukhumvit Soi 30/1, Sukhumvit Road, (10th floor)
BTS: Phrom Phong or Thong Lo.
Please don't forget to bring your BAMBI membership card and mention "Bumps and Babies" to the security guard for entry to building.

Birth into Being

2010-01-18T07:19:00.000-08:00

This workshop is dealing also with the trauma a woman might have had due to the early sexual trauma or the trauma to her pelvic floor while giving birth. It also helps to SEAL the results of the level 1 Birthshop, bring it closer to home, so to speak, so that it becomes our good new habit, through a new awareness that allows one to see that we have a choice of perception. Consequently, from that place, every aspect of life improves, from finances to relationships, to all that we are and do, including people-making. The benefits are hard to quantify, they depend on where one is at this point in life and what it is that one wants Level 1 6th & 7th February, 2010 Cost $395 (including lunch): + Level 2 8th & 9th $700 for all 4 days Time: 9:30am - 6pm$345 Early Bird (if paid prior to J an 6th, 2010 More information please contact mummadoula@bigpond.com

Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson in Bangkok

2010-01-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

Childbirth&Breastfeeding Foundation of Thailand invites you to register for special two days workshop 'Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson' on Febuary 20-21,2010 at Narai Hotel on Silom road in Bangkok.This special workshop limited to 30 participants and registration fee is only 4500 B.More information please send email to info@cbfthai.org or Fax to 0-2722-0467 or call 08-3228-8886

Breastfeeding: Nurture & Nourish. 2010 Seminar Series

2010-01-04T07:10:00.000-08:00

Breastfeeding: Nurture & Nourish. 2010 Seminar Series

for health professional and all interest in breastfeeding by Australian Breastfeeding Association.This series cover seminar,workshop in counselling and online conferences.Moredetail please visit them

Orlando moms organize to donate breastmilk to newborn whose mother died

2009-12-27T07:08:00.000-08:00

Thursday,October 15,2009 These was post on the by mom for mom blog.When a man facing a sudden death of his wife.A group of nine mothers have pumped more than 750 ounces of breastmilk and shared.go read it form link below.

Orlando moms organize to donate breastmilk to newborn whose mother died

information and picture from By Mom For Mom Blogspot.com

Breastfeeding the Adopted Child BY DIANA WEST, IBCLC, and LISA MARASCO, MA, IBCLC - Nourish - Mindful Mama

2009-12-27T06:12:00.000-08:00

If you question will you can breastfeed ? Here you can read about breastfeeding the adopted child written by Diana West and Lisa Marasco by follow this link

Breastfeeding the Adopted Child BY DIANA WEST, IBCLC, and LISA MARASCO, MA, IBCLC - Nourish - Mindful Mama

WBW 2010 theme: Breastfeeding - Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way

2009-12-21T08:01:00.000-08:00

WABA announce the theme/slogan for WBW 2010 : Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way
The Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, led by Miriam Labbok has been appointed Key Writer for the WBW 2010 Calendar Announcement and Action Folder, working with the WABA Health Care Practices Task Force, Mother Support Task Force and BFHI Working Group.

The Ultimatethailandexplorers

2009-12-21T03:16:00.000-08:00

The voting period for selecting the Ultimate Thailand Explorers has begun! After you register you may vote for your favorite team and become eligible to win fantastic prize packages. Two lucky voters will receive US $2,500 prize packages.1. Register as an official voter.2. Check out the finalists' blogs, photos, and videos!3. Vote for your favorite team.(1 vote per 24-hour period)

http://ultimatethailandexplorers.com/

Boo Nestle - Make your Halloween Nestle-Free: Call to Action

2009-11-11T07:53:00.000-08:00

Boo Nestle - Make your Halloween Nestle-Free: Call to Action

Life & Family - Manager Online#Comment

2009-11-05T02:03:00.000-08:00

Life & Family - Manager Online#Comment It's now a lots of breastfeeding article are available.It's about 1o things that help mom to breastfed their child 365 days from manager online .But sorry,it's in Thai.

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

2009-11-02T07:37:00.000-08:00

The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However, groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event in their countries.
World Breastfeeding Week 2009
Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response.
Are you ready?

World Breastfeeding week passed,you can learn from all over the world at http://www.worldbreastfeeding.org/ and also read WABA's activities at World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

What's on from Pilates Studio

2009-11-02T05:24:00.000-08:00

Lunch Break Class will be starting on November 14th,2009(every Thursday) from 12.30-13.30

Postnatal for moms , session 1:November 4th ,session 2: December 3rd from 13:00-15:15

Pain management on November 28th from 13:30-15:30

for more information please contact Ory,Ormploy The Pilatestudio Team or send email to ory@pilates.co.th or visit the website http://www.pilates.co.th/

English - Initiation of Breastfeeding by Breast Crawl

2009-10-24T05:41:00.001-07:00

Rugby Breastfeeding Cafe 2010 Calendar

2009-10-24T05:30:00.001-07:00

The breastfeeding calendar idea came about as a fundraising initiative so we could purchase peer support training for Mums who had expressed an interest. I loved the professional look and feel of t...

Breast Lumps and Breast Examination | Doctor | Patient UK

2009-10-12T19:45:00.001-07:00

Breast Lumps and Breast Examination | Doctor | Patient UK

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What you need to know about breastfeeding in first two weeks

2009-10-05T19:49:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for breastfeeding information,I'd you to join us my Breastfeeding Talk at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital on this October 7th,2009 from 11.00 am till noon at Lactation Clinic:Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.The topic is 'What you need to know about breastfeeding in first two weeks'. Let's come share your expreriences and help support to new moms with us.

Will looking forwards to see you.

Parenting Celine, Halle, Madonna and More: Celebs Pregnant After 40 Halle Berry

2009-09-27T08:28:00.001-07:00

Parenting Celine, Halle, Madonna and More: Celebs Pregnant After 40 Halle Berry

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2009-09-23T10:33:00.000-07:00

Just to remind you, International Baby Wearing Week 2009 will be hold at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital from September 25th-27th.

I f you're looking for breastfeeding advice,I'll be at Lactation Clinic there from 9am till noon every Tue,Wed,Fri

For Those who're looking for Childbirth Class.This coming Sat.26th,My oneday workshop is going to start at 10am till 3.30pm. For registration,please contact Women's Health Center,Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital #027118555.

LLLI | Pain in Breast

2009-09-22T09:53:00.001-07:00

A painful let-down reflex can occasionally happen while your body adjusts to feeding your baby. You may find that using relaxation techniques that were helpful during labor might help you cope with this early discomfort.
from LLLI Pain in Breast
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หมู่บ้านไทยนครปฐม

2009-09-21T09:05:00.001-07:00

บ้านวิถีไทยที่หาดูได้ยาก และเป็นมรดกทางวัฒนธรรม รวมทั้งเป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที ่อยู่ไม่ไกลจากกรุงเทพฯ มากนัก วันนี้ เราจะตามคุณกุณฑีรา ปัจฉิมสวัสดิ์

Close Enough To Kiss;International Baby Wearing Week

2009-09-15T08:45:00.000-07:00

Please jon us the Celebration in 2009 at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital on September 24-27, from 9am-3pm.

picture from 2008

Science & Sensibility : a resources for you about birth

2009-08-30T15:21:00.001-07:00

Science & Sensibility

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NST Online bCover Story:/b Water babies

2009-08-19T06:50:00.001-07:00

NST Online bCover Story:/b Water babies

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by this VDO from ER-Series

2009-08-01T02:33:00.000-07:00

Try Read This Magazine 'Mothering'

2009-07-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

July/August 2009

Fearless Birthing

2009-07-07T00:55:00.001-07:00

Fearless Birthing

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World Breastfeeding Week 2009

2009-07-01T02:37:00.001-07:00

Breastfeeding is a shield that protects infants in an emergency"
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However, groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event in their countries.
Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response
Are you ready?

OBJECTIVES of WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2009

To draw attention to the vital role that breastfeeding plays in emergencies worldwide.
To stress the need for active protection and support of breastfeeding before and during emergencies.
To inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals, governments, aid agencies, donors, and the media on how they can actively support breastfeeding before and during an emergency.
To mobilise action and nurture networking and collaboration between those with breastfeeding skills and those involved in emergency response.

RATIONALE

Children are the most vulnerable in emergencies – child mortality can soar from 2 to 70 times higher than average due to diarrhoea, respiratory illness and malnutrition.
Breastfeeding is a life saving intervention and protection is greatest for the youngest infants. Even in non-emergency settings, non-breastfed babies under 2 months of age are six times more likely to die.
Emergencies can happen anywhere in the world. Emergencies destroy what is ‘normal,’ leaving caregivers struggling to cope and infants vulnerable to disease and death.
During emergencies, mothers need active support to continue or re-establish breastfeeding.
Emergency preparedness is vital. Supporting breastfeeding in non-emergency settings will strengthen mothers’ capacity to cope in an emergency.

Source:http://www.worldbreastfeedingweeks.org/

See more about WBW from ILCA web http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3306

Meetings for Breastfeeding Mothers in Bangkok

2009-07-01T02:09:00.000-07:00

Announces its second meeting

Of the series of meetings for Breastfeeding Mothers in Bangkok

“Adjusting to life with a new baby"

Thursday, July 2th – 2009, from 9:30 am to 11:30am

at Ladybird International Kindergarten (21 Soi Promsri 2 - Sukhumvit 39)

This meeting focuses on the first six weeks and offers tips to make transition into being a family as smooth as possible.

Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process but you may need support and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems and overcoming any difficulties that may occur.

Knowing other mothers who have breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. Having accurate, up-to-date information is also important.

Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need.

Upcoming meetings:

· The art of breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties: Thursday, August 27th.

· Nutrition and weaning: Thursday, September 24th.

Babies are always welcome at La Leche League meetings.

Contact person in Bangkok:

Jenny Perez-Genge

(La Leche League Leader)

Tel. 081-585-3025

lalecheleaguethailand@gmail.com

http://www.llli.org/

For directions, please see the map of Ladybird: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/content.php?id=contactus.php

FHA - Lactation - Research News and Information

2009-06-23T04:53:00.001-07:00

FHA - Lactation - Research News and Information

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UNICEF - Nutrition - Preliminary version for country implementation

2009-06-15T09:04:00.001-07:00

BFHI Training material was update in 2006 please take a look at..
UNICEF - Nutrition - Preliminary version for country implementation

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"New Age Manual for the the New Mother"

2009-06-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

June 18^th, 2009 9:30am-11:30am, Bumps & Babies: Launch of "New Age Manual for the the New Mother"

Come attend the launch of a pioneering guidebook titled "New Age Manual for the the New Mother." Bangkok's holistic health consultant and author, Dimple Duangthip Arora, will discuss highlights from her latest book on postnatal healthcare. The book integrates holistic wisdom with modern medical findings. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be made to BAMBI Charities. “I would personally recommend other pediatricians and gynecologists to read this manual. We need to integrate holistic with modern medical science to provide the best in healthcare, as illustrated in this manual. Very well presented!”- Dr. Anjana Sachabudhawong, Pediatric Pulmonologist at Samitivej Hospital.

Bumps & Babies is a support group for women of all nationalities who are pregnant, or have recently given birth. This is a great way to meet other expectant mothers or find little tots the same age as yours. Come share your experiences and get the support you need. You can make new friends or partner up with other mums to form a playgroup.

Bumps and Babies meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30-11:30am. The IPC Clubhouse. . Members 150 baht (with membership card), non-members 250 baht.More information Please go to www.bambiweb.org

Celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Bangkok Baby Wearing Club

2009-06-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Bangkok Babywearing Club by sharing the joys of babywearing with the next generation. Bring your toddlers and babies for some anniversary fun!Parents, toddlers, and older babies can decorate their very own doll slings, perfect for both girls and boys to wear their baby dolls and teddy bears just like Mom and Dad wear them. Donation THB200 per doll sling for sling, paints, and materials.- Special gifts for all parents and kids- Try on slings in our sling library- Bring your slings for one-on-one helpFriday, June 19th9:30 to 11:30am6th floor Prasanmitr Thani41 Sukhumvit Soi 23 - opposite Baan Khanitha restaurantBTS AsokeTHB100 donation to cover the cost of coffee and snacksFor more information contact Amy Vijayanagar at 089-204-8081 or amy.vijayanagar@gmail.com
For sure,we will celebrate the International Baby Wearing Week in near future too.

Home birth as safe as hospital from BBC

2009-04-16T08:48:00.000-07:00

Research from the Netherlands - which has a high rate of home births - found no difference in death rates of either mothers or babies in 530,000 births.

Home births have long been debated amid concerns about their safety.

UK obstetricians welcomed the study - published in the journal BJOG - but said it may not apply universally.

The number of mothers giving birth at home in the UK has been rising since it dipped to a low in 1988. Of all births in England and Wales in 2006, 2.7% took place at home, the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics showed.Read this full artilce at

The research was carried out in the Netherlands after figures showed the country had one of the highest rates in Europe of babies dying during or just after birth.
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MSTF E-Newsletter

2009-04-12T19:02:00.000-07:00

Global Initiative for Mother Support (GIMS) for Breastfeeding is a global initiative that focuses on women's needs and rights to adequate and accurate information, support and health care services before, during and after childbirth. The initiative takes a holistic view of women's reproductive cycle, and promotes various measures to help mothers and their infants experience optimal breastfeeding. GIMS has MSTF E- newsletter to provide the in formations quatery.

MSTF:Mother Support Task Force

MSTF E-Newsletter V7N1, January-April 2009 is now available on the waba website:

http://www.waba.org.my/whatwedo/gims/index.htm

http://www.waba.org.my/pdf/mstfnl_V7N1d_eng.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

MOTHER SUPPORT TASK FORCE COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

1. Making Connections: Paulina Smith, Coordinator, WABA MSTF

2. Mother Support Task Force Update: Paulina Smith, Coordinator, WABA MSTF

MOTHER SUPPORT FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES

3. The Parenting in the Workplace Institute: Carla Moquin, USA

4. Mothers of Breastfeeding Support Groups Interact with University Students: Laura Rosa Pascual, Argentina

5. Bringing Baby Along - The Baby Room: Kylie Horsfall, China

6. Promoting Breastfeeding in the Office Setting โ€“ Breastfeeding - Best for Baby and Mother: Laura Viehmann, USA

MOTHER SUPPORT - BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS RELATE THEIR EXPERIENCES

7. My Personal Story of Holistic Change: Amatul Wadood Nazli, Pakistan

8. My Experience with Breastfeeding: Liz Moreno and Guido Prieto, Paraguay

9. The Importance of Breastfeeding to My Premature Baby and Me: Jilly Newnham, Wales

10. Beauty and Breastfeeding โ€“ The Mrs. Texas Beauty Pageant: Leigh Blankenburg, USA

11. A Travelling Breastfeeding and Working Mum: Ng Bee Ting, Malaysia

FATHER SUPPORT

12. A Call for Articles: Menโ€™s Working Group: James Achanyi-Fontem, Cameroon

13. A Fatherโ€™s Support for a Breastfeeding Mother: Jerome Smith, Chile

NEWS FROM THE BREASTFEEDING WORLD

14. Meet Marta Trejos โ€“ Feminist, Breastfeeding Activist and Friend: Lakshmi Menon, India

15. University of Queensland Research Finds Breastfeeding Stops Neglect: Dr. Lane Strathearn, Australia

16. Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Materials and Advocacy: WABA, Malaysia

17. News Items for your Interest and Information: MSTF Coordinators

18. MMPS Photo Contest: Lee Su Li, Malaysia

19. Carrying Expressed Milk on Airlines: MSTF Coordinators

20. World Social Forum and Breastfeeding: Amigas do Peito, Brasil

21. Public Radio and Breastfeeding: Chris Mulford, USA

22. Maternity Protection at Work: Elaine Cote, Switzerland

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

23. Breastfeeding Exclusive: Miriam Labbok, USA

24. A Magazine for Breastfeeding Mothers: Claude Didierjean-Jouveau, France

25. Nutrition News for Africa: Christian Fares, USA

26. Study Online! Earning Continuing Education Credits in Breastfeeding: Carol Kolar, USA

27. Contaminants in Human Milk: Weighing the Risks against the Benefits of Breastfeeding: M. Nathaniel Mead, USA

CHILDREN AND BREASTFEEDING

28. Coping with the Jealousy of a Toddler Sibling towards a Newborn Baby: Laura Probst and Twink Lester, USA

FEATURING BREASTFEEDING AND HIV AND AIDS

29. WABA HIV and Breastfeeding: Pamela Morrison, England

30. Another look at Breastfeeding and HIV and AIDS: Marian Tompson, USA

31. Survival of Infants Born to HIV-Positive Mothers by Feeding Modality, in Rakai, Uganda: Joseph Kagaayi et al*

32. Infant Feeding in Guatemala within the HIV and AIDS Context: Irma de Maza, Guatemala

BAMBI-Bump&Baby Meeting

2009-03-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

BAMBI-Mother to Mother support group in Bangkok especially for English speaking has Bump&Baby Meeting regulary on 1st and 3rd Thursday every month under the concept of support and friendship through the common bond of motherhood.
Next meeting will hold on March19th. from 9.30 to 11.30 at Bangkok dolphins on the topic Swimming. Swimming is a life skill we should all learn, but when is it a good time to start your kids in the pool? Bangkok Dolphins own Gordon Ellard will be joining us to talk about why, when and how we should to teach our kids to swim.For more information please contact Susan Beckter at bumps@bambiweb.org or visit their website at www.bambiweb.org

International Women's Day

2009-03-10T10:42:00.001-07:00

Happy IBCLC Day

2009-03-10T09:26:00.001-07:00

Happy IBCLC Day!
March 4th this year is the 7th annual IBCLC Day.This year's theme is IBCLC Beyond borders. More information about this please go to www.ilca.org

From LLLI Hongkong Feb.5-6,2009

2009-03-10T08:59:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Pantley the author 'The No-Cry Sleep Solution and Gentle Baby Care' at LLLI Hongkong.She present 'Attachment parenting' while moms rock their baby in slings.
Wise words from her presentation!
All children have childish behaviors,and all parents have childrearing problems-no matter what parenting style you have.
It's normal : all children fuss,whine and misbehave.
It's normal : all parents loss their pateince,get angry,yell,and make mistakes.

Mama is… muses on Enfamil Handouts

2009-02-20T04:22:00.001-08:00

Mama is… muses on Enfamil Handouts

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Code in Bangkok

2009-01-09T01:27:00.001-08:00

What's CODE; CODE refer to The International CODE of marketing of breastmilk substitue.The International Code was prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) after a process of widespread consultation with governments, the infant feeding industry, professional associations and NGOs. It is weaker than the ideal and some definitions and articles are open to interpretation. The industry has used imaginative methods to circumvent certain elements.The International Code is a unique and indispensable tool to protect and promote breastfeeding - an equally unique but threatened practice - and to ensure that marketing of breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles and teats is appropriate. More information about the CODE please go to http://www.ibfan.org

Annalise from ICDC had said to us please view the VDO

Breastfeeding in Bangkok

2009-01-09T01:01:00.001-08:00

Having a baby or being pregnant are special moments.I'm a midwife teaching childbirth classes for pregnant for both Thai and English in Bangkok,Thailand for more than 20 years.Our classes hold at Women's Health Center,Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital on Sukhumvit 49.The class will give you the information and allow you to practice how you could behave while you're in labour.There a lots of funs and make us a good friend.

Breastfeeding-Bangkok

FrogBlog - Thaidings: Giving birth in Thailand - a dad's perspective

Pumping method affects milk composition for preterm infants

Breast milk courier helps Indonesian mums cope

Ricki Lake on "The View" - 10/22/07

บทเพลงเพื่อเด็ก by เรวัติ พุทธินันท์

The things mothers wish they’d known earlier….

Midwives Information Resource Services | Practice Development | The female breast: structure & changes in pregnancy and lactation

น้ำนมไม่พอ..ของจริงหรือคิดไปเอง

So This is Christmas: Happy Christmas (War is over)

Take Action: Be a part of the transformation | Transforming Maternity Care

Tara Moss: Advocate for Breastfeeding - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Bangkok Breastfeeding Cafe@Bigknit

Secrets of Baby Behavior: Swaddling Safely: Reducing Risk for Hip Dysplasia

Health Team Professionals: This Global Meeting Is For You

New Moms Who Express Milk by Hand Breastfeed Longer, UCSF Study Finds | www.ucsf.edu

Talk to me:breastfeeding in 3D expreriences.Let's celebrate! WBW2011

Breastfeeding: Searching for Excellence with Sue Cox and Molly Pessl

ดันกม.ขยายสิทธิ์แม่ลาคลอด180วัน | ไทยโพสต์

pray for Japan

Childbirth class in March -Oneday workshop for pregnant

Where did you it today?Breastfeeding

La Leche League Thailand February's meeting.

"Imagine..."Global Health Workforce Alliance

"HypnoBirthing Preview"@Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Breastfeeding Today

You can read our international magazine, Breastfeeding Today here:http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/94fb8af9#/94fb8af9/1

Risk of Cesarean Section:Fact sheet from CIMS

Breast is Best for new milk bank from Harold Sun

Thailand's reform plan will focus on resolving problems with the public welfare system

Loy Kra Tong

Third Latch 3 of 3

Second Latch 2 of 3

First Latch 1 of 3

World Breastfeeding Week Tribute

Youth for Breastfeeding

GROWING UP WITH SIBLING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

La Leche League meeting.

About 11 billion cost of formula and breast milk substitutes,Thailand

Spurned milk sparks outcry:Doctors say the breast is best for infants but marketing pushes unhealthy choices

From Code to Consultation: Applying IBCLC Ethics to Practice

The Different between primary care and primary health care

Epidurals-Real risk for both mothers&babies. by Dr.Sarah Buckley

Meet with La Leche Leaque Leader in Thailand Jenny Perez Genge in Bangkok

World Breastfeeding Week 2010

Next Bangkok Baby Wearing Club

Maternal&Child health issue in G8/G20 meeting

BAMBI New Members Coffee Morning at British Club on June 24th,2010

Expecting and Breastfeeding Mothers´ Nutrition:La Leche League Thailand

Pelvis - educational teaching aid

Model breast for teaching breastfeeding

next La Leche League meeting in Bangkok :"Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby".

Midwifery research - Royal College of Midwives

Midwives blog - Royal College of Midwives

BAMBI bring & Buy Spring Sale next March 13rd,2010

Bumps & Babies next meeting on March4th,2010

Birth into Being

Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson in Bangkok

Breastfeeding: Nurture & Nourish. 2010 Seminar Series

Orlando moms organize to donate breastmilk to newborn whose mother died

Breastfeeding the Adopted Child BY DIANA WEST, IBCLC, and LISA MARASCO, MA, IBCLC - Nourish - Mindful Mama

WBW 2010 theme: Breastfeeding - Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way

The Ultimatethailandexplorers

Boo Nestle - Make your Halloween Nestle-Free: Call to Action

Life & Family - Manager Online#Comment

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

What's on from Pilates Studio

English - Initiation of Breastfeeding by Breast Crawl

Rugby Breastfeeding Cafe 2010 Calendar

Breast Lumps and Breast Examination | Doctor | Patient UK

What you need to know about breastfeeding in first two weeks

Parenting Celine, Halle, Madonna and More: Celebs Pregnant After 40 Halle Berry

LLLI | Pain in Breast

หมู่บ้านไทยนครปฐม

Close Enough To Kiss;International Baby Wearing Week

Science & Sensibility : a resources for you about birth

NST Online bCover Story:/b Water babies

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by this VDO from ER-Series

Try Read This Magazine 'Mothering'

Fearless Birthing

You can read our international magazine, Breastfeeding Today here:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/94fb8af9#/94fb8af9/1