Breastfeeding workshop in Kuwait

Join BirthKuwait, La Leche League of Kuwait, The Breastfeeding Support Club, and Kuwait Lactation Consultants for a breastfeeding workshop.

The first part of the meeting will be about the state of breastfeeding here in Kuwait, and will then spend the rest of the meeting providing mothers with everything they need to know to breastfeed successfully. They will also be availalbe to answer individual questions.

Tuesday 29 – May – 2012

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Women’s Cultural and Social Society of Kuwait.

Food Revolution Kuwait

Breastfeeding is revolutionary ~ especially if your mother didn’t…your sisters or friends aren’t…or your work and other life circumstances make it difficult to support. All these scenarios are likely here in Kuwait where the exclusive breastfeeding rate at 3 months is only 12%. So the decision to breastfeed is counter culture, with large marketing industries and social pressures trying to convince you to do otherwise. For those of us who were raised by hippies…or at least mothers who believed everything that was natural was better (garlic paste under the feet or in drinks for illnesses, comfrey tea for congestion, homemade home-ground wheat bread)…it was a decision that was second nature. But if you are new to to breastfeeding, your decision could be revolutionary for you, your children, your sisters and friends, and everyone you influence. Read the rest of the article on Birth Kuwait.

Food Revolution Kuwait will be held on Saturday May 19th from 11am-7pm

Location: The Women’s Culture and Social Society.

Get the chance to meet  local farmers and chefs, taste free organic nibbles and find out how to get the best food for you and your family!
By, Sarah Paksima Co-Founder BirthKuwait, Doula, Childbirth Educator and Prenatal Yoga Teacher

Why you should breastfeed your baby

Breast milk is best for your baby

A campaign promoting breastfeeding in New york hospitals. I wish we saw more of this in Kuwait.

La Leche League Meeting Tomorrow

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to women who want to breastfeed. All women who are pregnant and interested in breastfeeding and all mothers who are currently breastfeeding are invited to attend meetings for an enjoyable time … of mother-to-mother sharing. Babies and children are always welcome, and refreshments are provided.

The Series meetings rotate through four main breastfeeding topics, but always cover new ground as the moms in attendance share their experiences, and as different aspects of each topic are explored.

Please help spread the word so that any mother who could use some support in breastfeeding her child will be able to come!!
For more information, please contact Caroline at 9001 4512 or LLLKuwait@gmail.com

La Leche League Meeting Tomorrow: Thursday, February 16, 10-noon.

Meetings are held at the Soor Center, 10th Floor, Munther Tower, Soor St., Kuwait City.

Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Why every new parent should own a Boba carrier & wrap

I’m sure we have all been through what the parents went through, LOL!! Boba carriers are amazing. I have been using them with my 2 boys and I highly recommend them.

Boba carriers & wraps are available at Oleana Boutique. *highly recommended*

Crying over spilled milk

So true!

 

La Leche League (LLL) soon in Kuwait

It is our pleasure to inform you that La Leche League (LLL) is coming to Kuwait and a local LLL group will be established soon. La Leche League is an international non-profit organization. It’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

We have been asked to provide a list of healthcare providers and others in Kuwait who would be interested in receiving notifications of new issues of New Beginnings magazine, the online quarterly publication of La Leche League USA. Each issue contains inspiring stories and helpful information for expectant parents, breastfeeding moms, and mothers at all stages of their parenting journey.

Check out the June issue here.

If you are interested in being a member of LLL Kuwait and/or receiving notifications of new issues of New Beginnings Magazine, kindly send an emaill with your name and contact information, including the email address of your preference.

Spotted: Zainab with a Babe au Lait nursing cover

While browsing through Bebe au Lait’s fan page, I came across this beautiful picture of a Kuwaiti mommy using the Bebe au Lait nursing cover.

The caption underneath the picture said: “LA 2010 @ Madamme Tassaudes right next to Justin Timberlakes wax figure :p”

I loved the picture so much that I contacted her and asked if i could post it on our blog.

Thank you Zainab! Such a gorgeous picture

Spotted: Papillon nursing cover

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl  was seen out and about with his wife Jordyn and new baby Harper. Jordyn was spotted using Bebe au Lait’s Papillon nursing cover.

Papillon Nursing Cover is available at Oleana Boutique.

image via elebritybabies