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Directory of breastfeeding support

• Arugaan
• Bosom Buddies
• Breastfeeding Philippines
• La Leche League (Philippines)
• Lactation Center at the Medical City
• LATCH
• Mom Massage
• Moms, Milk & More (MoMiMor)
• Mommy Sense (Davao)

If you need help with breastfeeding, there is plenty around. Being prepared before you have your baby helps a lot, so contact a lactation consultant or breastfeeding counselor and find out as much as you can from your doctor. For further information or advice, contact one of the organizations listed below. 

Arugaan 

Email ines.csea@gmail.com
Telephone (632) 4905452
Mobile (63908) 8888153, (0915) 7741614
Counseling service and support for breastfeeding, infant nutrition and mother-baby friendly alternatives. Daycare and wet nurse facility for working and breastfeeding moms. 

Bosom Buddies 

Email pam_magallon@ymail.com
Telephone (632) 3876219
Mobile (63920) 9613486
Breastfeeding guide, advice, coaching and support. Help given to moms who want to re-lactate and solve breastfeeding problems. 

Breastfeeding Philippines 

http://www.breastfeedingphilippines.com/clinic.php
Email breastfeedingclinic@yahoo.com.ph
Telephone (632) 7014414 / (632) 7014430
Mobile (63919) 8395555
(or text your name and landline to (63-919) 8395555)
Provides counseling (home or hospital visits) and specialized massage for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Also trains the father or a parenting partner on how to support breastfeeding mothers. Free online classes on childbirth and parenting. 

La Leche League (Philippines) 

http://www.llli.org/Philippines.html
Telephone (632)7250776
Telefax (632)7219388
Mobile (63-917)8941099
Helpline offering advice and information on breastfeeding, plus local group meetings.

Lactation Center at the Medical City 

Telephone (632) 6356789
It aims at providing education and support to mothers before birth and throughout their breastfeeding journey. Open to both in-patient and out-patient moms. 

LATCH 

http://www.theperfectlatch.com
Email info@theperfectlatch.com
Mobile (63917)5325643
(or text us your name, concern and age of baby to 0917-532-5643)
Mom-to-mom peer counseling. Offers hospital and home visits, one-on-one classes, and breastfeeding workshops. Provides breastfeeding support via text,
email or phone. 

Mom Massage 

http://mommassageph.com/massage/main.php
Email mommassage.ph@gmail.com
Telephone. (632) 4129003, (632) 3745062
Offers prenatal, post-partum and lactation massage (Home-service) 

Moms, Milk & More (MoMiMor) 

Email birthtimes@gmail.com
Mobile (+63917) 88-BIRTH (24784)
Breastfeeding support and counseling through phone, text or email. 

Mommy Sense (Davao) 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mommy-Sense/123417774379691
Email theoakandacorn@yahoo.com
Telephone (082) 2222873
Mobile (63916) 5400280 (63918) 9382591
For Davao-based moms, Mommy Sense is the source for breastfeeding support and counseling through phone, mobile, Facebook and home visits.

Breastfeeding Story: by Chiqui Brosas Now Rachel is turning 13...

MoMiMor, empowering women to breastfeed...

I remember breastfeeding to be an enjoyable event. It was an intimate time with my baby. I look forward to it each time. It was a quite time where we would cuddle together in peace and in love with each other. No spoken words, I would feel it and she would feel it. It felt like I was complete and everything was ok. I was doing what God meant me to do. We were meant for each other at this time. To be together with no interruptions, to nourish and to be nurtured by each other. It was like a dance of give and take. I looked forward to every breastfeeding time as a time to relax and to let go, to rest and be at harmony with the world. Now Rachel is turning 13, entering into the teenage world where there will be a lot of changes in her body and in her emotions but I am confident, having breastfed her for 5 years, that she will be a confident and secure lady.
by Chiqui Brosas
20111104



Another Breastfeeding Story submitted by Patricia C. (Il, USA)
http://www.breastfeeding-magazine.com/beginning-to-breastfeed.html

Prepare Childbirth Class # 199 & 200, June 2011, STARTS JUNE 19!

As of 06.07.11

NOTE: Please visit site regularly for any changes or announcements. Best time to visit is a day before the class, June 18.
NOTE: Because of the number of couples who have pre-registered, we are going to have 2 different classes. Contact Olive regarding dates and time and venue. Thank you!

PCC # 199 AM Class & # 200 PM Class
JUNE CLASS (4 Sundays)

Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10 ( no class), 17
TIME: Morning Class 9:30-12:30pm or
           Afternoon Class 2-5pm
VENUE: Makati

Makati venue: Soliman Corporation Center
2182 Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati (formerly Pasong Tamo)
Room 1, 3rd floor
Direction: ground floor is BPI, between Herald Suites & Oriental Plaza, near Makati Cinema Square but on the other side of the street.
PARKING: First come first serve on the parking slots of the establishments beside the building and across or in Makati Cinema Square parking.
BRING: exercise mat or beach towel, 2 pillows (for comfort), ball point, paper, food & drink for yourselves, wear comfy clothes: shorts, pants/leggings/jogging pants, sandals

FEE: Payment on day one, non refundable, exact change please
TOPICS: Everything you need to know about your labor and birth, like; hospital procedures, when to go to the hospital, signs of labor, breathing, epidural, drugs & medication, CS, comfort measures, newborn procedures, post natal, how to turn a breech baby, pregnancy exercises, role of your partner, how to push effectively and many more...

MUST PRE-REGISTER! HOW? BEST BY EMAIL or TEXT…Text, “YES2BIRTH [Names][month you will join][OB][Hospital][EDD/estimated due date][mobile #][landline residence & office #][email][how did you 1st learn about my class][Facebook account name & email]”
NOTE: Please complete contact information so we could inform you if there will be any changes in the schedule or venue.

GLOBE # look for Olive: +63917-4770628

EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com
Please indicate where site you got this email from:
http://www.chiquibrosas.com is from wordpress, indicate "wp" or
http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/ = indicate "blogspot" or
"Sulit" or
"Multiply" or
"friend/OB"

ONE ON ONE: Private classes can be arranged in your home. One whole day or 2 half days. Full payment on day one, non-refundable.

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please invite me with a note so I can accept:
Multiply: [account name] Chiqui Brosas
Facebook: [account name] Birth Times

Prepare Childbirth Class NO May class, only One on One Classes

As of 4.4.2011

PCC 199 is for June Class.
MAY 2011 (4 Sundays) 
CANCELLED!!!

DATE: MAY 8, 15, 22, 29
(MAY CLASS WILL PUSH THROUGH, ONLY ONE ON ONE PRIVATE CLASSES POSSIBLE)
TIME: 1-4pm
VENUE: Tesa’s Yoga Studio, Robinson Circle Subdv., H.P. Javier, 338 Dona Feliza Condo, Unit 325 (yoga studio), Pasig City, Phil.

DIRECTIONS: Venue is near the Dept. of Education, formerly called ULTRA & Valle Verde Country Club-coming from here, along H.P. Javier, going towards Shaw Blvd., it is before you hit Phoenix Subdv., Canley Rd. & Victoria CourtMotel. You will find it on your left side. Robinson Circle is a small subdivision. The sign is not so noticeable so slow down. Once you enter the subdivision the street loops. It’s shaped like a horseshoe, so there are two entrances. The second entrance is just beside a vulcanizing shop. Dona Feliza Condo. is in the middle of the loop, just when the street starts to go down. It’s in front of the big empty parking lot.

NOTE: Venue will depend on the number of students. Please visit this site the day before the class, to check if there will be any changes in the venue & time.

BRING: exercise mat or beach towel, 2 pillows, ball point, paper, food & drink for you, wear comfy clothes: pants/leggings/jogging
FEE: Payment on day one, non refundable, exact change please
TOPICS: Everything you need to know about labor and birth. Included are: relaxation techniques, breathing, pushing, pregnancy exercises, nutrition, how to turn a breech baby, signs of labor, phases of labor, drugs and medication, CS, breastfeeding, birth plan, newborn and hospital procedures, role of your coach, massages & other comfort measures, emergency birth, and so much more.
MUST PRE-REGISTER! HOW? BEST BY EMAIL or TEXT…
Text, “YES2BIRTH [Names][month you will join][OB][Hospital][EDD/estimated due date][mobile #][landline residence & office #][email][how did you 1st learn about my class][Facebook account]”

NOTE: Please complete contact information so we could inform you if there will be any changes in the schedule, venue or time.

GLOBE #: +63917-8824784 = 0917-88(BIRTH), cc: +63917-4770628
EMAIL: Please state where site (chiquibrosas.com) you got this email address) birthtimes@gmail.com

ONE ON ONE: Private classes can be arranged in your home. One whole day or 2 half days. Full payment on day one, non-refundable.

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please invite me with a note so I can accept:
Facebook & Multiply: [account name] Chiqui Brosas

Prepared Childbirth Class 196 February Class 2011 (Sunday afternoons)

as of 2/8/11

Prepared Childbirth Class
PCC 196

FEBRUARY 2011 (4 Sundays)
DATE: Feb. 13, 20,
          Feb. 27, March 6
TIME: 1:00-4:00PM
VENUE: Santuario de San Antonio, Mckinley Rd., Forbes Park, Makati, Function Room 6
BRING: exercise mat or beach towel, 2 pillows, ball point, paper, food & drink for you, wear comfy clothes: pants/leggings/jogging
FEE: Payment on day one, non refundable, exact change please

TOPICS: Everything you need to know about labor and birth. Included are: relaxation techniques, breathing, pushing, pregnancy exercises, nutrition, how to turn a breech baby, signs of labor, phases of labor, drugs and medication, CS, breastfeeding, birth plan, newborn and hospital procedures, role of your coach, massages & other comfort measures, emergency birth, and so much more.

MUST PRE-REGISTER! HOW? EMAIL or TEXT...
YES2BIRTH [Names][month you will join][OB][Hospital][EDD/estimated due date][mobile #][landline residence & office #][email][how did you 1st learn about my class][Facebook account]

NOTE: Please complete contact information so we could inform you if there will be any changes in the schedule, venue or time.

GLOBE: +63917-8824784 = 0917-88(BIRTH), cc: +63917-4770628
EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com

INQUIRE FROM OLIVE: +632-964-4341

ONE ON ONE: Private classes can be arranged in your home. One whole day or 2 half days. Full payment on day one, non-refundable.

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Invite me with a note:
Facebook & Multiply: [account name] Chiqui Brosas

Prepared Chuildbirth Class 192 October Class 2010

edited as of 10.10.10


PCC # 192


SCHEDULE:
4 consecutive Sundays
October 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7


TIME: 9:00-12:30PM


BRING:
a mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for yourself, ball point & paper for notes, prepare to sit on the floor so wear pants or leggings (videoing of the class w/o permission is not allowed)


FEES:
Full payment upon registration on day one, non-refundable


VENUE:
2289 UPRC III Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati (across Chery Cars & near
Toyota)



HOW TO PRE-REGISTER:
Call Olive: 964-43-41
Email: birthtimes@gmail.com
Text: +63917-88BIRTH (0917-8824784)
YES2BIRTH (names)(month you want to join)(ob/hosp)(edd)(mobile)(landline)(email)(how did you first learn about Chiqui's Class)


SPECIAL CLASSES:
Private One On One classes can be arranged
Exclusive Group Classes can be arranged


For more photos and to receive announcements on your email, please visit and invite me;
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://chiquibrosas.facebook.com/

Article: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Mother's who are pregnant should avoid drinking alcohol. It is difficult to determine the safe level of alcohol one drinks during pregnancy so it is wise to obstain from it all together. The effects of alcohol are seen directly on the developing fetal cells. Pure alcohol-ethanol-interferes with the normal growth of the fetus and in cell division. The growth in both are retarded. In the cases of chronic alcoholic mothers who drank 5 ounces or more of pure alcohol a day, their babies were found to have problems with their nervous system, low birth weight, facial deformaties, brain damage, growth deficiencies. Women should be warned about the risk to their babies if they drink alcohol.

2010 PCC 188 June, Pulse, Makati

Graduation day! All the best to all of you!

Chiqui's Prepared Childbirth Class (PCC # 190) MOVED 1 WEEK! Starts Aug. 22 instead of 15, 2010!

Updated August 14, 2010

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Sorry for moving the class one week after August 15. Chiqui was ready to start the class and felt she had already recovered from her sickness but her doctor advised her to extend her rest. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Our health is our wealth and that comes first, right? Thank you so much for your kind consideration on this matter. We will see you in a week, on August 22! Meanwhile stay healthy, relax and enjoy your pregnancy!

For any questions please feel free to get in touch. Contact details are below.

PCC # 190

SCHEDULE:
4 consecutive Sundays
August 15 [cancelled]
August 22
August 29
September 5

September 12

TIME:
9:00-12:30PM

BRING:
a mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for yourself, ball point & paper for notes, prepare to sit on the floor so wear pants or leggings (taking pictures of the class is allowed except videoing of the class)

FEES:
Full payment upon registration on day one, non-refundable

VENUE:
Pulse Yoga Studio, 2289 UPRC III Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati, Metro Manila
(Landmark: across Cherry Car repair Service, near Toyota)

HOW TO PRE-REGISTER:
Call Olive: 964-43-41
Email: birthtimes@gmail.com
Text: +63917-88BIRTH (0917-8824784)
YES2BIRTH (names)(month you want to join)(venue you prefer, if you can go to any of the two venues please indicate, "any venue")(edd)(ob/hosp)(mobile)(landline)(email)(how did you first learn about Chiqui's Class)

SPECIAL CLASSES:
Private One On One classes can be arranged
Exclusive Group Classes can be arranged

For more photos and to receive announcements on your email, please visit and invite me at:
http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Breathing in Labor

How important is it? I have yet to hear a mother tell me that breathing in labor was not helpful. I guess that's why childbirth preparation classes have been associated with breathing techniques. Although breathing is taught to cope up with the labor pain, it is also taught to give contenious flow of oxygen to their baby and ofcourse to distruct them from the pain brought about by the contractions. The breathing taught is only used during contractions and only when necessary other wise it would be too tiring for the mom. The breathing patterns are suppose to provide her a measure of "control" instead of screaming. Although mind you, others deal with their labor better while moaning and groaning, and yes, even screaming. That too should be accepted and considered normal. The only draw back is that it could be tiring. Most couples that attend a childbirth preparation class demand to be taught some sort of breathing method. Just as a simple reminder to all my preggy moms, remember that breathing should enhance relaxation and not interfere with it. To all my students who will yet give birth, may you have a memorable birthing experience, one that you desired.

PHOTOS 20100620 PCC 188 July Class, Pulse Makati

Today our Childbirth Class ends. We will be celebrating our lunch (pot luck) together. I wish you all the best birth you could ever imagine.

FREE Breastfeeding Class on July 17!

When: July 17, Saturday
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Organics Asia, Inc., Unit 401 Emerald Place , 604 Shaw Boulevard , Pasig City
Topics to be discussed include:
Benefits of Breastfeeding, Different Positions and Correct Latch, Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start, Medical Benefits and Concerns for the Breastfeeding Family, Overcoming Common Challenges, Working and Breastfeeding, Lactation and Relaxation Massage.

Speakers: Zeny and Mommy Cher
Pot luck for 4-6 people
For preggy moms bring a baby doll and if you’ve given birth, bring your baby too!

To pre-register text or call: 0919 702 8619 / 0926 713 8377
Thank you! Chiqui

Chiqui's Prepared Childbirth Class (PCC # 189) starts July 18, 2010!

Join Chiqui's Prepared Childbirth Class # 189!

This is my August Class 2010! Don't miss it! Pre-register now!

Purpose of the class is to prepare couples for your big day for what ever kind of birth you will have. The class aims to empower women through education and certifies their partner so that he could join her in the birth of their new born baby. Highly recommended by care providers for easier management of labor and birth.

When? Starts July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8
Days? 4 consecutive Sundays
Time? 9-12:30pm
Venue? 23 Florida St., Greenhills, Mandaluyong City, Pulse Yoga Studio
What to bring? mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for you, ball point & paper for notes
What to wear? comfy lose clothes, preferably pants, leggings or shorts [we're seated on floor]
Settlement? full payment on day one, non-refundable
Who can attend? all pregnant couples [your partner could also be your best friend or sister]

Directions? EDSA south bound to Makati right at Connecticut St. after Santolan between
Caltex & Petron headed towards Greenhills, 1st st. left at the corner of
Kentucky Fried Chicken, that's Florida St., left side

How to pre-register?
Call Olive: 964-4341
Email: birthtimes@gmail.com
Text Olive: +63917-88BIRTH (0917-8824784)
YES2BIRTH [names][month you want to join PCC][edd][ob/hosp.][mobile][land line][email][how did you first learn about my class]

To see pictures & to receive announcements please invite me to be your contact in Multiply: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Pain In Birth Described As Ecstacy

What is the first thing that enters your mind when I say, childbirth? Here are some answers from my students in my childbirth class; happiness, responsibilities, a gift, a healthy baby, motherhood, expenses, a son, joy, fatherhood...and without fail someone would mention, pain, fear, tension. The perception of many about the birthing process is generally negative.

For the many who voluntarily and purposely gave birth the Mother Nature's Way, meaning free of medication and intervention, to them it was all worth it. They would say it was so difficult and painful but all worth it. I have heard many fathers, who have called me after the birth of their baby, sounding euphoric, excited and very proud of their wives.

As a doula, I have seen many fathers with tears rolling down their cheeks as they kiss their wives right after the birth of their baby. They begin to appreciate their wives more and put a lot of value to the very hard work she has put in her labor. The bonding between husband and wife is enforced. Not to forget the obvious bonding created with their baby is even more evident as they begin their journey as a new family.

After seeing their baby born into the world unaffected with drugs eyes wide opened and staring and listening attentively to his parents voice, the pain of labor seems to wash away and the joy and love in their hearts begin to swell and take over. Yes it was very painful but it was all worth it. "I have no regrets, I would do it again," would be their common reply.