🌸 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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my first pregnancy I got c-section, my milk only come in after a few days… that time very stress. Is there anything I can do next time to make milk come faster?

Yvon Bock

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

2mo ago

Hi mama, recovering from a C-section takes time, and I have been in your shoes before! Having gone through four C-sections, I was very grateful I had attended an antenatal class, it was there that I learned that mums who have been through C-sections might have milk that will come in a little later because of the birth process and hospital routines. I remember feeling nervous when I didn’t see any milk in those first few days, but I focused on giving myself grace and kept saying, “Just one more day.” To help encourage milk flow, you can request early skin-to-skin, even in the recovery room, and try to latch within the first hour if possible. Additionally, try to hand-express colostrum early and feed often in those first few days to signal your body to start milk production sooner. Most importantly, be kind to yourself, give yourself the same love and patience you give to your baby, and let your body take the time to adjust and heal ❤️

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