Seeing Doubles: MedelaMoms' Multiples Support Group

My mom was a working mother of the 70's (until the 80's).  This is the reason why I was left to be taken cared of by my grandmother.  And the same reason why I was not breastfed.  I guess the idea of pumping and storing milk was not yet introduced back then.  While growing up, I had always been fascinated with breastfeeding moms.  For me, it is the most wonderful way of giving because the mother is actually giving herself to her child. This is the reason why I made a promise to myself that when motherhood enters my life, I will breastfeed my baby.

My first born was breastfed for two years.  She only tasted formula milk when he was weaned on the month of his birthday.  He had been a very good example for my relatives and friends to see the beauty of breastfeeding.  He was a very healthy and active child.  Last year, we were blessed with another child but this time it was more challenging.  I gave birth to a premature baby who weighs only 1100 grams.  She had to stay in the NICU for 2 months and battled a lot of complications because of prematurity.  She tips the scale at 1800 grams when she went home.  But with the wonder of breastmilk she gained 600 grams in a span of 2 weeks.  This made believe more that yes, indeed, Breast(milk) is Best!  To date, my second child is now six months, weighs 5.5 kls and unlike other preemies, we never had any problems since she came home 4 months ago.

I have always (politely!) inform moms and soon-to-be moms about the benefits of breastfeeding (or at least those benefits that I know about).  It's super nice nowadays that there are already support groups for breastfeeding moms.  

Speaking of support groups, MedelaMoms will be launching "Seeing Doubles" a support group for moms with multiples.  Committed to being more than just the Philippines' authorized distributor of the most well-known and trusted brand of breastfeeding products, MedelaMoms is all about supporting mothers and babies in their breastfeeding journey. This is why they organize learning events related to breastfeeding and parenting, provide breastfeeding counseling if needed, and help coordinate breast milk donations whenever necessary, among other things. MedelaMoms wants to be one with you, moms out there, in breastfeeding. 

Committed to being more than just the Philippines' authorized distributor of the most well-known and trusted brand of breastfeeding products, MedelaMoms is all about supporting mothers and babies in their breastfeeding journey. This is why they organize learning events related to breastfeeding and parenting, provide breastfeeding counseling if needed, and help coordinate breast milk donations whenever necessary, among other things. MedelaMoms wants to be one with you, moms out there, in breastfeeding.

Everyone knows that breastfeeding can be challenging and nursing multiples -- twins or more -- may be even more demanding. At the same time, nurturing and raising multiples has its own set of "rewards" and sense of fulfillment. MedelaMom Beng knows this firsthand, having her own set of double blessings.

It is with great pleasure then that MedelaMoms invites all couples expecting multiples to come to the Medela House on February 8, Saturday, 9 a.m., to the launch of the "Seeing Doubles" Multiples Support Group. Different mommies with twins will share their precious time to talk about their experiences carrying, giving birth to, breastfeeding, and raising multiples! This is the time for all parents with multiples to ask their questions and satisfy their curiosity, and maybe even find the answers to all their concerns and worries. The "multiples moms" who have been invited by MedelaMoms to speak are ready to help parents for the arrival of their own sets of multiples.

Alongside the launch of “Seeing Doubles,” SweetPea, a cocktail/formal nursing wear company will also be launching its line through a fashion show. Walnut Melbourne PH will be providing the shoewear of the children in the show. Celebrity Moms Amanda Jacob and Marilen Faustino-Montenegro and children will be dropping by, too, to share their own modern day mom breastfeeding experiences. 

Amanda will also be conducting a book signing and a limited number of her book, Project Mom, co-authored with Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, will be on sale that day.

The event is free of charge but attendees are required to pre-register by texting or calling MedelaMoms at 0917-8110821 or sending an email to medelamoms@gmail.com. Sign up now to experience the first support group for mommies of multiples in the country! Giveaways, special promos, a candy buffet, and other treats are in store for participating mommies.

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