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It takes perseverance and effort, but what would we not do to provide the best for our kids? Take a bow this annual World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1-7, 2009), Mums, and mark the occasion with these special events.

See you in cyber space
The rise in H1N1 cases has put a damper on its plans for mass gatherings like previous years’, but the celebrations continue – online. Log on to the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (Singapore)’s official website www.breastfeeding.org.sg during the week to find out more.

Just for Junior
If your cutie is on mum-made milk, take part in the inaugural KKH Most Photogenic Breastfed Baby Contest. Five winners will be picked from each of the four age categories (up to 24 months). The competition is open to members of KK Junior Club – which welcomes all babies, regardless of which hospital they’re born in. Download the registration form at www.kkh.com.sg/ForPatientsnVisitors/KKJuniorsClub.

Why didn’t I think of that?
Learn the tips and tricks of breastfeeding from other mums at this intimate tea session. Organised by BMSG(S), it’s on Aug 3, 3pm, at Pacific Mansion, River Valley Close. To sign up, e-mail workshop@breastfeeding.org.sg or SMS 9850-0555. Include the subject header “Support Group”, your name, address and contact number by Aug 1. The event is free and mothers are welcome to bring their little ones.

Be a yummy mummy
Nursing wear doesn’t mean baggy clothes. Check out the wide variety of stylish options at Egg Maternity, which is offering a 20 per cent discount for all breastfeeding bras, tops and wraps from Aug 1 to 7. Visit www.eggmaternity.com.sg.