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Breastfeeding and beyond! On May 2, 2009, SM Baby Co., in cooperation with Playtex Baby and Baby Magazine, held a symposium on breastfeeding, health and fitness for moms entitled “Breastfeeding and Beyond: Getting into Shape after Pregnancy.” Held at the lower ground floor of The Annex, SM City North EDSA, the event catered to women who are pregnant (or have just had their baby) and are planning to breastfeed when their baby arrives. Moms do want to get back to their pre-pregnancy size, and with the knowledge imparted in this symposium, they can set that goal while keeping good health in mind. Registration started at 1:30pm. The first talk was on “Breastfeeding: Its works and wonders” given by LATCH counselor Amelia Ann Alba. She taught the moms various positions in breastfeeding as well as the dos and don’ts of breastfeeding. Every mom is capable of breastfeeding, it’s a matter of seeking the right information and help that determines how successful she will be at the art. Next, Ms. Connie Roxas, a nutritionist and dietician at the Philippine Heart Center discussed “The Importance of Taking the Right Nutrition and Diet,” which focused on nutrition tips, caloric requirements and sample menus. The dietician explains that gaining the extra pounds for 9 whole months may mean having to wait another 9 months to shed them away—she said this so that moms don’t get discouraged when results of their new eating habits seem to take so long to show. Finally, Ms. Dunia delos Reyes, a yoga instructor from Jornada Yoga in Subic, shares the benefits of keeping the body active. She shares her own experience with yoga and how easily it could be integrated in a busy life. Inviting the moms to participate in the yoga demonstration, Ms. Dunia and some of her yoga students showed how beneficial and relaxing the practice could be for moms. Games upped the excitement factor—many moms and dads joined for the fun and the prizes. All participating moms came home with goodies from Playtex and Baby Magazine.