World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from 1-7 August 2024 and this year the focus will be on survival, health and wellbeing. It will showcase the need to improve breastfeeding support to reduce inequalities that exist in our society with a special focus on breastfeeding in times of emergencies and crises. #WBW2024Â
Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in any society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities. It is essential that no-one is left behind especially vulnerable mothers who may need additional support to reduce breastfeeding inequalities.
We, as La Leche League South Africa, are also specifically doing a series of talks in collaboration with the October Health app chatting about a range of topics including getting more sleep, making more milk, returning to work and breastfeeding more than one baby at the same time.
Download the October Health app either on the App Store - https://apps.apple.com/za/app/october-health/id1573239587 - or the Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinpanda.panda - to access the talks for free.
We also have some other events and radio interviews coming up during the week so have a peek below to see what's happening each day.
SIGN UP FOR OUR DISCOUNTED SHORT COURSE
But first consider signing up for our 'Introduction to Breastfeeding Support' online short course which is discounted this week only.
It is aimed at anyone who has contact with pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
Included in the price of R350 (usually R550) is five hours of recordings to work through at your own pace, La Leche League membership for one year and a 75-page handout as well as a homework check and a certificate of completion.
Email Leana at pcp@lllsa.org for more information and to join.
THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 2024
10:00am - Centurion (Pretoria) In-Person Meeting RSVP: Nicole - 069 303 1894 & nicole@lllsa.orgÂ
10:15am - Radio Interview with LLLLeader Azraa on Radio Islam (1548 AM)
7:00pm - October Health app talk by LLLLeaders Caroli, Alweri & Louise Topic : Getting More Sleep As A Breastfeeding Mother
All week - Listen to podcast episode 25 on 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon where our leaders chat about all things breastfeeding support.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2024
7:00pm - October Health app talk by LLLLeaders Leonor & Ute Topic : Breastfeeding - The All-In-One Mothering Tool
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm Secunda Mall Visit the La Leche League stall and get your questions answered by LLLLeader Betsie.
8:00pm - October Health app talk by LLLLeaders Nan & Simone Topic : Making More Milk
SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 2024
10:00am - 1:00pm Secunda Mall Visit the La Leche League stall and get your questions answered by LLLLeader Betsie.
7:00pm - October Health app talk by LLLLeaders Betsie, Elaine & Monique Topic : Supporting The Breastfeeding Mom - How Dads & Others Can Help
MONDAY 5 AUGUST 2024
7:00pm - October Health app talk by LLLLeaders Gwynneth & Elaine Topic : Breastfeeding & Returning To Work
TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2024
11:00am - Radio Interview with LLLLeader Azraa on Salaam Media
7:00pm - October app talk by LLLLeaders Tanya & Liezl Topic : Breastfeeding Multiples - NICU & Beyond
WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2024
Last day to sign up for the discount on our short course listed above. Don't miss out!
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