🌸 Ask The Expert: World Breastfeeding Week Special 🌸

Breastfeeding Uncovered: Myths, Realities & Support for Modern Mums 📅 1 – 10 August 2025 📍 @theAsianparent App Breastfeeding is often portrayed as the most natural part of motherhood, yet for many mums, the journey can feel anything but simple. This World Breastfeeding Week, we're shining a spotlight on the real experiences of modern mums. Together with Flegen, we’re bringing you an exclusive Ask The Expert session to unpack the myths, address the realities, and explore support systems that empower mums in their breastfeeding journey, including working mums who often face unique challenges balancing both worlds. Join us as we welcome two incredible experts: 👩‍⚕️ Yvon Bock – Founder and CEO of Hegen, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen 👩‍⚕️ Abie Chow – Senior International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen Together, they’ll be addressing important topics like: 🔸 Common breastfeeding challenges, and how to overcome them 🔸 Busting persistent myths that hold mums back 🔸 Navigating the return to work while continuing to breastfeed 🔸 Tips for building a support system that includes partners, employers, and community 🔸 How expectant mums can prepare for breastfeeding even before baby arrives Whether you're currently breastfeeding, pumping at work, or expecting your little one soon, this session is for you. Real answers, real support, from women who understand the journey inside and out. 🍼 Drop your questions anytime from 1 – 10 August in theAsianparent App! Our experts will be answering selected questions to help guide and encourage you on your path. Let’s make breastfeeding a supported, informed, and empowered choice for all mums. 💪 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #AskTheExpert #Flegen #Hegen #theAsianparentSG

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(not my real name sorry) My boss not very supportive. Other people at the office too. It's like they don't really like a mom's routine at work. We HAVE to pump. They always make comments when I go pump... It's so sad to experience and I think my supply has been up and down because of this. But who am I to judge or to say anything, I still need to work..

Yvon Bock

Founder and CEO of Hegen, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of Flegen

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Hi Mei Ling, I hope you give yourself credit for the strength that you're carrying right now. Balancing work and breastfeeding is no easy feat, especially when the support around you is limited. It’s completely valid to feel frustrated when your colleagues don’t understand what you’re going through. When I returned to my corporate job after maternity leave, my boss reprimanded me for disappearing from my desk as he thought that I was “slacking”. Once I explained my situation to him, he became more understanding of it and even suggested that I put up a “Pumping in Progress” sign on my desk when I’m away. Communication is key, and being accountable and responsive even while you’re away from your desk pumping. You can also consider wearing a wearable pump so that you can pump even when you’re in meetings. Please remember, you’re doing what’s best for your child, and that’s something you should be very proud of! ❤️

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