{"id":27207,"date":"2025-10-01T11:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/?post_type=events_seminars&p=27207"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:08:42","slug":"sucessful_breastfeeding_2025","status":"publish","type":"events_seminars","link":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/events_seminars\/sucessful_breastfeeding_2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Successful Breastfeeding Seminar 2025 (Rescheduled)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year 2025 Successful Breastfeeding seminar event has been cancelled. <\/i><\/span>\u00a0Do look forward to our refreshed look next year!<\/h3>\n

For similar content and information please refer to Supermom’s website (Click here<\/a>)<\/em>\u00a0– Embracing Motherhood: A Holistic Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy by Supermom<\/h3>\n

We look forward to see you at our Pigeon booth!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Date:<\/strong> 1st November 2025 (Sat)<\/h3>\n

Time: <\/strong>1:00-6:00PM (Registration starts from 12:00PM)
\nLocation:<\/strong> Level 3, Summit 1, Room 321-322<\/h3>\n

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593<\/h3>\n

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Pigeon Successful Breastfeeding Seminar 2025<\/strong> (Ca<\/span><\/em><\/span>ncelled)<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n

STOP THE WORRY. GET THE PLAN. The Expert-Led Parenthood Prep Seminar<\/span><\/h4>\n

Step into parenthood with a definitive plan<\/strong>, not a pile of conflicting advice. Join our highly informative seminar, featuring leading experts from Mount Alvernia Hospital<\/strong>, who will equip you with the practical skills<\/strong> and proven techniques<\/strong> you need for success.<\/span><\/h4>\n

This is your one-stop confidence kit for the first few months.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Sign up HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Program Highlights & Timing:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

From 11:15 AM – 13:00 PM<\/strong>
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\ud83e\udd31 Breastfeeding, A Journey of Love & Nourishment
\n<\/strong><\/span>(<\/strong> Ms. Rita Francis , Senior Lactation Consultant, Parentcraft Centre) <\/strong>\u2014 Practical tips and proven techniques for effective breastfeeding.Throughout the breastfeeding journey, we will guide you to the profound connection between parent and baby, and the ways in which love and Nourishment shape your bond.\u00a0By acquiring more breastfeeding knowledge and practices during your pregnancy, it helps you to embrace the art of breastfeeding with confidence after childbirth.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\ud83e\udd30 Preparing for Labour
\n( <\/strong>Dr. Tony Tan , Obstetrician & Gynaecologist <\/strong>)\u00a0 <\/strong>\u2014 Key information to mentally and physically prepare for your birth experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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From 14:00 PM – 15:30PM<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udc76 Tips for Caring for Your Newborn
\n( Ms. Fonnie Lo, Lactation Consultant, Head, Parentcraft Centre) <\/strong>\u2014 Essential hands-on strategies for daily baby care. All babies start their first cry right after they are born to express their needs and feelings. Learning the right tools and responses to manage their cries, it will not only to kick-start the bonding of mommy-baby and family. But also to help to soothe them.Once babies experience much-needed feelings of love and security, they will sleep better which ultimately helps their development.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2728 Skincare for Newborns
\n(<\/strong>Dr. Shanna Ng ,Dermatology <\/strong>) <\/strong>\u2014 Protect your baby’s delicate skin with expert-backed guidance.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MEET OUR MOUNT ALVERNIA EXPERTS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Tony Tan <\/strong><\/span>
\nObstetrician & Gynaecologist<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

About<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Tony Tan obtained his MBBS in National University of Singapore in 1993 and his specialist qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2000. He was further trained in fetal medicine including twin pregnancies at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, London for a year till June 2003. He was a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the department of Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, KK Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hospital till October 2006 and then Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Clinical Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Raffles Hospital from November 2006 to June 2019. \u00a0He has set up his own clinic “Tony Tan Women and Fetal Clinic” at Mount Alvernia Hospital from 1st July 2019.<\/p>\n

He has also been appointed as the Medical Director, Alvernia Obstetric Screening Centre from the same date. He specialises in the management of high-risk pregnancies. He has special interests in twin (both monochorionic and dichorionic) pregnancies, miscarriages, screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities, prevention and management of preterm labour, management of pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction and strategies to prevent stillbirth. He had published in academic journals and is regularly invited to give academic lectures to fellow obstetricians and gynaecologists at local, regional and international medical conferences regularly.<\/p>\n

He was President of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore in 2013-2014 and Chairman, Maternal Fetal Medicine Committee of the Asia-Oceanic Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2013-2017. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in UK and Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He is also an examiner for the MRCOG examinations and the Exit examinations for local OG trainees. He is also a member of the SingHealth Centralised Institutional Review Board which is the central ethics review board to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in biomedical and behavioural research activities being conducted under the SingHealth institution. Dr Tan has been appointed as a member representing the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Medical Experts Committee, Academy of Medicine since 2021 and is also a member of the Medical Experts Committee (MEC) for Policies, Training and Education. \u00a0He has provided expert medical opinions for local obstetric medicolegal disputes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr. Shanna Ng
\nDermatology<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

About<\/strong><\/span>
\nDr Shanna Ng is a Dermatologist with subspecialty fellowship training in Paediatric Dermatology. She practises at Ark Dermatology located at Mount Alvernia Hospital. She remains a Visiting consultant to the Eczema Clinic at Changi General Hospital.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Fonnie Lo Wing Fong,
\nHead, Parentcraft Centre, Mount Alvernia Hospital<\/strong><\/h4>\n

About<\/strong><\/span>
\nFonnie is a registered nurse, midwife, international certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), an Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI, IAIM), and a BCLS & AED Instructor (NHCS) with close to 40 years of experience.<\/p>\n

She holds a practicing license both in Hong Kong and Singapore, and received her Bachelor of Nursing from La Trobe University, Australia.<\/p>\n

After her graduation as a registered nurse\/midwife in 1985, she worked in maternity wards, paediatric medical wards and neonatal intensive care units. With a deep interest to teach, share and support parents and caregivers, she pursued her dream and embarked on her journey in lactation and baby care in parentcraft centres in 2002<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ms. Rita Francis , Senior Parentcraft Counsellor, Lactation Consultant<\/strong><\/span> Parentcraft Centre, Infant Massage Instructor, Midwife, Mount Alvernia Hospital<\/strong><\/h4>\n

About<\/strong><\/span>
\nRita Francis is a state registered nurse and a midwife, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a certified IAIM infant Massage Instructor.<\/p>\n

With her passion for supporting new parents in breastfeeding and babycare, she has been working in the maternity field for more than 25 years, educating and assisting new parents in understanding the awareness and importance of breastfeeding.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, she conducts Childbirth Education courses as well nurturing touch for Infant Massage Classes at Mount Alvernia Hospital\u2019s Parentcraft Centre.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Invest a few hours to gain months of confidence.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Time: \u00a0 \u00a011am – 3:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: \u00a0 \u00a0Parkroyal on Beach Road, Grand Ballroom<\/span><\/p>\n

Fee: \u00a0 \u00a0$30 per person, $50 per couple\u00a0 \u00a0(Includes Lunch Buffet and goodie bag worth $80)<\/span><\/p>\n

*Our special gift for coming before 10.30am will be issued on first-come-first-serve basis and while stock lasts.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Learn these vital skills and discover the crucial role your spouse plays in successful joint-parenting\u2014come and master the essentials for a confident and joyful journey into parenthood.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW, CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

#ParenthoodPrep #BreastfeedingSuccess #NewbornCare #MtAlverniaExperts<\/span>
\n#PigeonSingapore<\/span><\/p>\n

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