Join a breastfeeding class that tackles the ins and outs of breastfeeding a toddler, weaning, attachment parenting, first foods, special cases (cupfeeding and relactation) and playgroups, among many other interesting topics for couples planning on long-term breastfeeding. Speaker is PGH-certified lactation counselor Abbie Yabot. Register now! Venue will be the Medela House, 9am, on March 3, 2012. Email medelamoms@gmail.com to register or text your name to 0917-5614366. Kindly indicate if you will be accompanied for the snacks : )
Giving birth soon? Just gave birth and having problems with your yaya? About to go to work and not sure if yaya is ready to take over? Does yaya make you feel that you're not producing enough milk for your baby? Put your fears to rest and register your yaya for the Yaya seminar on Newborn Care and Proper Breastfeeding Support on March 3 from 1pm-4pm at the Medela House. To register, email us at medelamoms@gmail.com or send us a text message at 0917-5614366 and we will give you more details along with registration instructions. It helps if you provide your email address upfront =) Mommies are welcome to attend alongside their yayas as well : ) See you = )

March 10 is the 2nd LATCH Best Beginnings class for the year. Classes are held from 9-12nn at the Medical City. Click here to read what to expect during the LATCH classes. If you're up for some shopping, you can drop by ExpoKid at Rockwell Tent, also on March 10. See poster at the right for more details.
Finally, on March 17, 2012 La Leche League Manila will be holding its monthly meeting at Mothercare Bonifacio High Street at 1030am. Click here to read what to expect during LLLI meetings.
In a nutshell, if you are a pregnant mom, attend the LATCH class. If you are currently a breastfeeding mom with a baby 6 months or younger, attend the LLLI meeting which is quite informal, allowing you to raise your specific concerns. If you are a breastfeeding mom with a baby older than 6 months, attend Breastfeeding 303.
Hope to see you at one of these events. Email me if you'd like to share your activities/events (only on topics relevant to this blog please!).