Upcoming Events
Feb
24
Wed
2021
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – May 19 @ 5:00 pm
BMSG COUNSELLING TRAINING PROGRAMME 2021
<<<<< Application Period: 18 Jan – 5 Feb >>>>>
BMSG is opening applications for our counselling training programmes to scout for individuals who are interested in joining our team of volunteer breastfeeding counsellors.
Our volunteer counsellors are the core of what BMSG does; they provide support to nursing mothers and their family members by providing evidence-based information with empathy and helpfulness over our remote and physical counselling and breastfeeding education channels.
To be eligible for training, you must fulfil the following criteria:
– have breastfed for at least 9 months
– passionate about helping other mothers
– are able to commit to our training programme with full attendance
– complete all assignments and pass the final assessment
We are also glad to announce that training this year will take a hybrid form of online and offline meetings.
As application is highly competitive, all applicants will need to sit for a selection test.
—->>>>>> INFO SESSION <<<<<< —-
If you have further enquiries, please attend our info session to speak with the BMSG team. Please indicate your attendance on the application form (link below).
DATE: 30 January 2020 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00 – 11.30AM
Venue: Zoom
For more information on class schedules and terms of our training, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/bmsgtraining2021
We will be in touch with you by 6 February via email once you have submitted your application.
All the best!
Apr
23
Fri
2021
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Want to have learn more about breastfeeding or connect with other mothers on your breastfeeding journey? Then BMSG’s FREE mothers’ meet-ups may be just the thing for you!
We also cater to working mums by providing weekend slots from time to time, and this time round it will be held ONLINE!
Our monthly mothers’ gatherings are a great way to socialise and network with other mummies. Our BMSG trained counsellors will also be there to answer any queries that you have about breastfeeding.
These meetups are open to all breastfeeding and pregnant mothers. Babies and young kids are welcome to attend. However, due to space constraints we may not be able to accommodate partners as we would like other mothers to have priority.
We would appreciate you filling in the google form to sign up for the session: http://bit.ly/apr2021m2m
So come share your stories, seek support and help create a breastfeeding culture. Hurry, register now! Spaces are limited to the first 6 mothers who sign up.
***This is a free event and we appreciate a donation to help us defray the cost of hosting it, and organising future events. Any amount would be much appreciated: www.tinyurl.com/bmsggiving
Apr
24
Sat
2021
[NOTE: This is a PRE-RECORDED workshop viewable online on a private link.]
WHAT IS IT?
The BMSG Breastfeeding 101 class is a three-hour prenatal course that has been put together by experienced breastfeeding counsellors and educators. With helpful videos, props and mother-to-mother sharing, this course can help you start off your breastfeeding journey on the right foot.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Our topics include:
– Why breastfeeding is important for both mother and child
– How breastfeeding works and how to succeed
– Common problems and missteps and how to fix them
– Common misconceptions and why they don’t add up
– Common missteps and how to avoid them
And many more!
WHAT SUPPORT DO I GET POST-WORKSHOP?
All mummy participants will be part of a post-workshop WhatsApp chat group with BMSG counsellors for a period of 1 year from the date of the workshop.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Expectant mothers and their partners who want to know more about breastfeeding before giving birth. Daddies are more than welcome!
WHEN IS IT?
This workshop is held every third Saturday every other month, unless otherwise noted.
SIGN ME UP!
Click here to purchase tickets: http://breastfeeding.org.sg/register-for-a-workshop
*** Note: 1 ticket enters a mummy + spouse/support (mother/mother-in-law/confinement nanny)
—> Companions who are friends with mum or also pregnant will require to purchase a separate ticket
*** Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. For transfers and exchanges, email nabila@breastfeeding.org.sg
***FREE Admission for BLUE CHAS Card holders. Sign up by emailing us at nabila@breastfeeding.org.sg
CLASS FULL?
Click here to join our waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/bmsgwaitlist
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
[NOTE: This is a PHYSICAL workshop.]
WORKSHOP VENUE
Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO)
96 Waterloo St
Singapore 187967
WHAT IS IT?
The BMSG Breastfeeding 101 class is a three-hour prenatal course that has been put together by experienced breastfeeding counsellors and educators. With helpful videos, props and mother-to-mother sharing, this course can help you start off your breastfeeding journey on the right foot.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Our topics include:
– Why breastfeeding is important for both mother and child
– How breastfeeding works and how to succeed
– Common problems and missteps and how to fix them
– Common misconceptions and why they don’t add up
– Common missteps and how to avoid them
And many more!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Expectant mothers and their partners who want to know more about breastfeeding before giving birth. Daddies are more than welcome!
WHEN IS IT?
This workshop is held every third Saturday every other month, unless otherwise noted.
SIGN ME UP!
Click here to purchase tickets: http://breastfeeding.org.sg/register-for-a-workshop
*** Note: 1 ticket enters a mummy + spouse/support (mother/mother-in-law/confinement nanny)
—> Companions who are friends with mum or also pregnant will require to purchase a separate ticket
*** Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. For transfers and exchanges, email nabila@breastfeeding.org.sg
***FREE Admission for BLUE CHAS Card holders. Sign up by emailing us at nabila@breastfeeding.org.sg
CLASS FULL?
Click here to join our waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/bmsgwaitlist
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