Where did you it today?Breastfeeding

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

La Leche League Thailand February's meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Model breast for teaching breastfeeding

Bumps & Babies next meeting on March4th,2010

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.

Effective Prenatal Education with Andrea Robertson in Bangkok

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

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

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 you need to know about breastfeeding in first two weeks

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.

Try Read This Magazine 'Mothering'

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World Breastfeeding Week 2009

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

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