ALLWIES President Susanita "Babes" Tesiorna conducted Seminar Orientation on Exclusive Breastfeeding in coordination with the Barangay Health Center, Buhay na Tubig, Imus, Cavite. It was participated by 22 participants, mostly were pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and two (2) males carrying a baby also.
She introduced the MDG-F _ Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0-24 months in the Philippines. The members of the Sub-Committee on Breastfeeding in Workplaces were also introduced briefly as she focused more on gathering myths and practices from the participants, the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding from 0-6 months old, what can be done to preserve mother's milk, and the community support to the breastfeeding mother. Proper nutrition and feeding after 6 months old were also presented.
She introduced the MDG-F _ Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0-24 months in the Philippines. The members of the Sub-Committee on Breastfeeding in Workplaces were also introduced briefly as she focused more on gathering myths and practices from the participants, the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding from 0-6 months old, what can be done to preserve mother's milk, and the community support to the breastfeeding mother. Proper nutrition and feeding after 6 months old were also presented.
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| Barangay Health Center Midwife for the Opening Remarks |
From the testimonies of the breastfeeding mothers, the one who delivered at Fabella Hospital was more aware of the advantages of EBF than those who delivered babies in hospitals. After explaining also the Milk Code of the Philippines, there was committment from the participants to help report the violators and perhaps, ALLWIES can follow-up it by organizing reporting mechanism to encourage more to report violations.
The Midwife of the Barangay Center also requested Ms. Tesiorna to give brief orientation on the PhilHealth Benefits to encourage enrolment. It was agreed that the Brgy. Health Center will help facilitate the enrolment.
Another participant (mother with 2 kids) , testified that until now that her older daughter is three (3) years old is still breastfeeding. Her health is good and so with the two (2) kids.
The Midwife of the Barangay Center also requested Ms. Tesiorna to give brief orientation on the PhilHealth Benefits to encourage enrolment. It was agreed that the Brgy. Health Center will help facilitate the enrolment.
Another participant (mother with 2 kids) , testified that until now that her older daughter is three (3) years old is still breastfeeding. Her health is good and so with the two (2) kids.
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| A baby and sister sharing Mommy's milk. |
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