Singapore’s Largest Breastfeeding Event to Break
Singapore’s Book Of Records
Singapore’s Book Of Records
I am a firm follower of breastfeeding and have breastfed my babies for close to 2 years. Thanks to my supportive family and super awesome husband for helping me in every possible way in this journey of raising well fed babies.
Some moms are not lucky enough due to health reasons or not enough family support but many are still unaware of the benefits of it.
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Month,
Thomson Medical has partnered Philips Avent, Spring Maternity, Passion Card,
NTUC, Ufamily and HeyBaby SG in an attempt to break the Singapore Book of
Records for the largest ever breastfeeding event in Singapore.
Thomson Medical has partnered Philips Avent, Spring Maternity, Passion Card,
NTUC, Ufamily and HeyBaby SG in an attempt to break the Singapore Book of
Records for the largest ever breastfeeding event in Singapore.
Pic courtesy: Rise&Shine
At 10 o’clock in the morning of 29th August, approximately more
than 200 mothers took up the challenge to breastfeed together in the same hour.
than 200 mothers took up the challenge to breastfeed together in the same hour.
Besides setting a breaking
record of 154 mothers breastfeeding at the same time with the Singapore Book of
Records, renowned lactation expert Mrs Wong Boh Boi, Senior ParentCraft
Educator of Thomson Medical Centre, was also present to share insights on
breastfeeding to encourage mothers to breastfeed.
record of 154 mothers breastfeeding at the same time with the Singapore Book of
Records, renowned lactation expert Mrs Wong Boh Boi, Senior ParentCraft
Educator of Thomson Medical Centre, was also present to share insights on
breastfeeding to encourage mothers to breastfeed.
Pic courtesy: Rise&Shine
This month marks a special occasion for
Singaporeans as we commemorated the nation’s 50th year of independence. Our
nation’s golden jubilee celebrations were made more meaningful as the event
involved our Jubilee babies coming together to break a national record.
According to Health Promotion Board’s National Breastfeeding Survey 2011, most
mothers in Singapore would initiate breastfeeding after birth.
Singaporeans as we commemorated the nation’s 50th year of independence. Our
nation’s golden jubilee celebrations were made more meaningful as the event
involved our Jubilee babies coming together to break a national record.
According to Health Promotion Board’s National Breastfeeding Survey 2011, most
mothers in Singapore would initiate breastfeeding after birth.
Pic courtesy: Rise&Shine
However, only 30 per cent would continue to do so
exclusively for at least two months. These figures were low when compared to
other developed countries such as South Korea, where at least 50 per cent of
mothers continued to breastfeed exclusively for at least two months! Thomson
Medical believes that breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both Mum and
Baby, and is spearheading this annual Breastfeeding Challenge event to increase
the awareness of advantages of breastfeeding. It aims to encourage more
mummies to continue breastfeeding longer after birth with exclusive
insights and tips!
exclusively for at least two months. These figures were low when compared to
other developed countries such as South Korea, where at least 50 per cent of
mothers continued to breastfeed exclusively for at least two months! Thomson
Medical believes that breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both Mum and
Baby, and is spearheading this annual Breastfeeding Challenge event to increase
the awareness of advantages of breastfeeding. It aims to encourage more
mummies to continue breastfeeding longer after birth with exclusive
insights and tips!
Pic courtesy: Rise&Shine
“Breastfeeding is extremely beneficial for both
mothers and their babies. Such benefits include providing optimum
nutrition, improves immunity and protects against allergies for your baby,
and promote mother-child bonding. Mothers also benefit as breastfeeding
helps promote the shrinkage of the uterus to its original size, and also
decreases the risk of breast cancer”, shared by Mrs Wong Boh Boi, Senior
ParentCraft Educator, Thomson Medical Centre.
mothers and their babies. Such benefits include providing optimum
nutrition, improves immunity and protects against allergies for your baby,
and promote mother-child bonding. Mothers also benefit as breastfeeding
helps promote the shrinkage of the uterus to its original size, and also
decreases the risk of breast cancer”, shared by Mrs Wong Boh Boi, Senior
ParentCraft Educator, Thomson Medical Centre.
This truly inspiring community programme saw
women from different cultural, family background and lifestyle, gather to
show their support for the cause.
women from different cultural, family background and lifestyle, gather to
show their support for the cause.
Pic courtesy: Rise&Shine
Thomson MedicalCentre(TMC) Incorporated in 1977, Thomson Medical is one of
Singapore’s leading providers of healthcare services for women and
children. It owns and operates Thomson Medical Centre, a fully
integrated hospital that provides a comprehensive range of facilities and
services with focus in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) and paediatric
services.
Singapore’s leading providers of healthcare services for women and
children. It owns and operates Thomson Medical Centre, a fully
integrated hospital that provides a comprehensive range of facilities and
services with focus in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) and paediatric
services.
Philips AVENT is
delighted to be the No. 1 recommended brand by UK Mums with its products loved
by Mums and Babies across the UK.Philips AVENT believes that breast feeding is
the best method of nutrition for babies and women should be given as much
information and education as possible regarding the benefits of breast milk.
delighted to be the No. 1 recommended brand by UK Mums with its products loved
by Mums and Babies across the UK.Philips AVENT believes that breast feeding is
the best method of nutrition for babies and women should be given as much
information and education as possible regarding the benefits of breast milk.
Spring Maternity is
a leading specialty retail chain store retailing maternity, nursing and
baby products from Singapore. Spring Maternity sets out to make every
pregnancy beautiful and every parenthood journey enjoyable.
a leading specialty retail chain store retailing maternity, nursing and
baby products from Singapore. Spring Maternity sets out to make every
pregnancy beautiful and every parenthood journey enjoyable.
Breastfeeding has been well communicated with parents these days. Love to see the effort from all party to make this happening. Great health to babies n bonding with mummies too
Its great to breastfed our baby so that they'll stay healthy. Good job to the organiser for creating awareness of it.
good to know and good to encourage all new mums to breastfeed….
Breastfeeding is always a better choice in providing the children that initial kick start when they are out of the womb but weird to have it as a challenge. Shouldn't it be a personal thing between the mom and her child?
Wah very daring ladies.. 200 mummies breastfeeding together in public haha
I support breastfeeding 100%. I breastfed my kids and always encourage others to do. I wish they would normalize it more so now.
Breastfeeding should be embraced by all moms and moms to be. It's an important factor that would contribute greatly to our kids' health.
good jobs mummies! keep it on! great mummies there were, salute!
good job mummies. it is indeed good for both baby and mum
This is an interesting challenge to take up. Great to see that the awareness of it has been heightened though. Two thumbs up!
I breastfed all of my 3 kids and planning to do the same for the new baby coming as well. This is such a great challenge for moms!
Breastfeeding is one of the topics that benefit from media covering and attention in many parts of the world. In Romania there are also many events promoting it and supporting it.
Wow, what an event. I think there should be one in KL too! I couldn't imagine it, though!
breastfeeding is best for baby, I breastfeed both my sons 3yr and half another 11months. Save alot money from purchase milk powder.
Breastfeeding always highly recommended for babies! Best milk ever to ensure the babies grow healthily and faster also 😛
I support breast feeding and its always good for babies
Thanks for sharing! I am going to practice breastfeeding if I got a baby in future~
so much motherly love at the same time. this is adorable! =)
It's good to see more mothers are into breastfeeding. This would be much healthier for babies and this can be a great bonding experience for mom and baby.
great job here…it's not easy to do it. Needs a lot of patience and perseverance is the key word here
My wife breastfed all our three kids and they all grew up healthy. And the kids are all very close with their mom. I am witness to these claims as being absolutely true.
Nowadays, majority of mothers worldwide prefer breastfeeding but I observed that they acted differently instead….in feeding bottles. Likewise, it's really good and healthy to breastfeed.
Looks like a great event. Continue spreading the awareness. You have my support.
I am pretty sure it was a successful event. This is such a great initiative.
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Breastfeeding is the best! Saves money too hehehe, am glad that the awareness is growing by the day! Thx for sharing and keep on sharing! I totally support breastfeeding (still bf my baby 10mths and growing strong)
haha, I didn't know about this event~ But it's indeed something interesting and different! I want to join in too,.. after I find a bf -> get married -> get pregnant -> give birth!
Breastfeeding is best for babies and mums! Both mine were breastfed too; I think though that we need to be supportive of mums who would like to breastfeed but for whatever reason can't.
Well done and I support this. Breast feeding is very important for the child development and also its a great bonding time for mother and baby.
Brest feeding is the best for baby! And I am so proud of you!!
Good job for being a good mum. Not that ive personally experience it yet, but i guess i'll only find out once i have kids 😀
What a meaningful event! I always know that there are many benefits breastfeeding!
now this is a nice event. the wife has been breastfeeding since my 1st boy was born in 2012, now we have the 2nd kid, and she still continues!
she's very active in that breasfeeding group on fb too.
Ought…great event. It is good that they are advocating this. I always hated it when people say you shouldn't breastfeed publicly
Never know this kind of event and this really good for new mummy and could learn more through this event.
Breastfeeding is so important. Though I am not a mother, I am a nurse by professions I feel entitled to advocate this as well. Both mother and baby can benefit from breastfeeding very much.
wow … is amazing …
gambatea mummy !!
This is an awesome event to inspire mums to breastfeeding. In the future, I will definitely be one of the breastfeeding mummy too myself ????
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Such a meaningful event, mommy's love was the greatest and awesome 🙂
Great event for a good cause. This is a good way to promote public awareness about the good things breastfeeding gives.
Support breastfeeding.. Breast milk is the best of all!~
awesome, kudos to another breastfeeding event, really love to know that there are people out there supporting and advocating it.
Such an endearing sight to see mummies coming together to take part in this campaign. Breastfeeding should be celebrated by all moms and the general public should support their choice to breastfeed their child, no matter where and when.
Oh wow! I think breastfeeding is a wonderful thing. I believe this is something that we should celebrate not be ashamed of.
i remember one celebrity here in the Ph said something against breastfeeding moms in public.
breastfeeding to a child is healthful both to the child and to the mom. so yeah, this program is a thumbs up.
Great that there are events that we can bring kids to. This program is quite a good initiative.
It's great that the program advocates breastfeeding. Given the controversy in public breastfeeding recently, it's nice to see people trying to educate the public on the benefits of breastfeeding. Kudos!