tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post3246640136847066025..comments2023-10-28T15:34:56.717+08:00Comments on Chronicles of a Nursing Mom: Inspirational Breastfeeding ProjectsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428005226096449722noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-77629343146981904572010-08-18T00:59:22.215+08:002010-08-18T00:59:22.215+08:00we really need to do something about this. in timo...we really need to do something about this. in timor leste (east timor) where i gave birth to our kids, breastfeeding was really highly encouraged and moms were given good support by the midwives/nurses/doctors. a local women's NGO gave away maternity bags (not breastfeeding ones though) to moms who gave birth there. maybe we can link up with NGOs or other groups to start a pilot project or something. or start with breastfeeding brochures in Taglish. what do you think? BreastFeeding Filipinas Unite Blog! (http://bffsunite.blogspot.com)<br />http://trulyrichmom.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480867421569198707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-42122543040799468292010-08-16T10:47:47.776+08:002010-08-16T10:47:47.776+08:00@sun worshipper - surprisingly, aside from conduct...@sun worshipper - surprisingly, aside from conducting classes (done by volunteers), hospitals don't have any breastfeeding projects. smaller hospitals with midwives are more receptive to breastfeeding as compared to big hospitals with high-tech gadgets and expert specialists<br /><br />@the lazy mama - 2-3 sessions with LCs would be ideal - but given that there are only <a href="http://fabnaima.blogspot.com/2009/05/ibclcs-in-philippines.html" rel="nofollow">5 LCs in the whole Philippines</a>, dunno how that would be feasible :D. that law is quite controversial - check out the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/12/2010-08-12_bethenny_frankel_blasts_gisele_bundchens_absurd_comments_about_mandating_breastf.html" rel="nofollow">gisele bundchen-bethany frankel brouhaha</a>Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428005226096449722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-52585118245891545172010-08-16T10:38:18.241+08:002010-08-16T10:38:18.241+08:00how's this for a campaign? http://tinyurl.com/...how's this for a campaign? http://tinyurl.com/2vpbc72<br /><br />just kidding... i love the bag idea. maybe it could include 2-3 sessions with an LC perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-1519666121238952602010-08-13T12:11:51.718+08:002010-08-13T12:11:51.718+08:00the breastfeeding bags are a very good idea! i und...the breastfeeding bags are a very good idea! i understand the concern about the number of births in the philippines versus the cost of producing the bags. i suggest that focus be first given in small hospitals or birthing centers to educate the lower class mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding. big hospitals already have their own breastfeeding projects anyway. add to this, upper/middle class moms have access to the internet, lactation consultants, and the like.sun worshipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246081649763514561noreply@blogger.com