Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering Street, Singapore, 048659, Singapore
Part 1: Know Your Breastfeeding Basics
Part 2: Common Lactation Challenges
Part 3: Pumping/ Hand Expression
This #ASK-Madam-Partum Breastfeeding Crash Course is ideal for any mum-to-be or existing mummies who are keen to have success in breastfeeding. The experts are the IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Yen or Yvonne. here to share, guide and equip you on breastfeeding know-how and boost your confidence level in breastfeeding.
You may already have experience or knowledge about breastfeeding basics. However, imparting this ‘breastfeeding know-how’ to your newborn may sound challenging especially after bringing your baby home from the hospital. #ASK-Madam-Partum Crash Course aims to share with you the most common challenges faced by the majority of mothers in the first week such as dealing with severe engorgement, getting a baby to “exclusive breastfeeding”, and solutions to increase milk supply.
If you plan to be an “exclusive pumping mother”, Yen or Yvonne, are always here to listen to your struggles and suggest a pumping plan that suits your needs. If you are returning work soon, this crash course contains elements on how to juggle the works and pumping at the same time such as maintain milk supply while working, common challenges faced when back to work, tips to pump at work with pumping plan for different jobs such as office professionals, retail/ service personnel or on-the-go.
Starting off to a “Good Breast-Start” can make a total difference in your breastfeeding.
A friendly reminder message will be sent to you 1 day prior to the crash course. You may request rescheduling or cancellation if you are unable to attend the crash course. No refund will be made and you can request to go to the next earliest date of the crash course.
Can my spouse come along to the crash course?
Your spouse’s involvement is always important in embarking on the breastfeeding journey. Do purchase a couple tickets so that you can invite your spouse to join in.
I had already delivered 2 months ago, is this course still relevant to me?
This crash course is to equip you with the breastfeeding knowledge and understand struggles you might face along the breastfeeding journey. If you faced certain breastfeeding issues and wanted to have immediate advice, it would be good to arrange face-to-face consultation with the IBCLC team.
I am 14 weeks only, shall I attend this crash course?
Yes, why not?! This crash course is ideal for any expecting mommies as early as after passing the 1st trimester milestone.
I am going to deliver next week, is it too late to attend crash course?
It is never too late to attend crash courses as long as you are “fit” to walk. There will be some hands-on work that requires you to move around and certainly many mothers like you are able to do it.
Will I get a hand-out or materials after the crash course?
Yes, a simplified hand-outs will be given to you during the crash course.
This complimentary lactation consultation is limited to 1 patient per registration. The service is only available Tuesday and Thursday at Madam Partum @ Katong with advanced appointments. There is an additional charge of S$40 for every 15-minute block after the first 30mins. Home service top is is available if you required home visit (Minimum 90mins for home visit).
In the face-to-face consultation, the IBCLC team provides breast & nipple anatomy assessment as well as how well your baby latches direct from your breast. They will also address common lactation challenges such as low milk supply, expressing breastmilk and handling & storing breastmilk.
