Celebrating motherhood

MANILA, Philippines - Motherhood is a turning point for any woman, a milestone that is often defined by the joy of breastfeeding. This month, Philips, a global advocate of breastfeeding, raised its glass to mothers and expectant mothers as it celebrated World Breastfeeding Week together with St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City and the Philippine Pediatric Society at the First Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Breastfeeding Congress.

 â€œPhilips is very excited to be part of this year’s celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. Through these exciting activities, we hope to help raise awareness about the joys of motherhood and be one with fellow advocates of breastfeeding,” Philips health and wellness business development manager Me-Ann Achacoso said. Philips is known for advocating breastfeeding through its innovative Philips Breast Pump.

Philippine Pediatric Society Breastfeeding Committee chairman Dr. Cristina Bernardo shared, “The importance of breastfeeding to newborns cannot be overstated, and this is something that all of the participants in the congress understand.”

Also in line with World Breastfeeding Week, an art exhibit with the theme of breastfeeding was unveiled at SM Aura. The exhibit, entitled “Breastfeeding Week Philippines,” featured the works of artists Khristina Manansala and Raqs Molata.