🌸 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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Every time I leave the house for work, I feel so guilty leh… especially 'cos I'm still breastfeeding. I try to pump at work, but sometimes so busy until no time. Then I feel even worse, like I’m not doing enough for my baby. I know I not cut out to be a stay-home mum, I love my baby girl, but I also need to work, need to have my own life and goals mah. But still… the guilt is always there. Some people say I selfish, even my own parents say, 'Why you so fast go back work?' Lucky my husband will support me, but deep down hor, I still feel like I not doing good enough. It's really not easy sia. Am I really a bad mom????

Yvon Bock

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

2mo ago

Hi Elaine, you are certainly not a bad mother, it is easy to feel that way because of society’s standard of the role of a mother. Juggling work and caring for your baby takes incredible strength, and we are so proud of you! I have walked this path as a breastfeeding working mum too. When I had my firstborn, I still remember the guilt of leaving him at home when I returned to work and how the naysayers were saying I wasn’t giving him enough attention. When I decided to leave my job to spend time with him, many also said that it was a waste for me to be a stay-at-home mum. This is the kind of guilt only mothers know, the feeling that no matter how much we give, it’s never enough. But being a mother of four, I want to tell you this, we don't need to choose between being a mother and having our passions and aspirations. The naysayers will have their own opinions about what motherhood should look like, but always remember that no one knows your baby the way you do ❤️

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