IS IT OK TO FAST DURING BREASTFEEDING?
Press Release
It is the holy month of Ramadan and this means that Muslims are embarking on a month of fasting from dawn until sunset. It is a time for reflection and prayer and, although most activities are minimised, there are still many important actions that need to take place. One of these is breastfeeding. It is advised that breastfeeding women are allowed to refrain from fasting but if one is not inclined to take this route there are certain precautions that can be taken to ensure the safety of both mother and child.
It is always good to get advice from other family members or friends when making your decision, so talk to other women to find out their point of view, this is especially useful if they have gone through this before. Seeking advice from a doctor or Islamic sheikh can be beneficial too. Milk production is not hindered when cutting down on calories so there should be no harm done to your baby if you do decide to fast. Not eating for 24 hours will not change the composition of breast milk, the body adapts to the amount of calories it is receiving.
To ensure proper nutrition for yourself and the baby it is important to take plenty of liquids when you break your fast. Don’t forget to eat properly too as you need to increase the nutrient content in your body. Breast feeding can cause dehydration so be aware of this and gauge how you are feeling, if you begin to feel thirsty, faint, weak or develop a headache it may be a good idea to break your fast and drink some water as well as lie down for half an hour. If the symptoms continue contact your doctor.
The important thing is to listen to your body during this time, do not ignore warning signs and you and your baby should stay healthy.
For more advice on baby care visit the SABC Education Baba Indaba and Kids Indaba. Prayer rooms as well as private breastfeeding facilities will be available.
The Soweto SABC Education Baba Indaba will be held in view of the magnificent Soccer City in the MTN Expo Centre at Nasrec from 27-29 August 2010. Doors open at 10:00 and the show runs each day until 18:00. Tickets can be purchased at R30.00 for adults and children gain free access. Go to www.babaindaba.co.zato discover more of Baba Indaba’s inspirational and motivational ideas, special entrance price offers, as well as to subscribe to the visitors’ newsletter and receive information on special show offers and notification for upcoming expos
About Baba Indaba
The SABC Education Baba Indaba is South Africa’s premier baby, toddler and parenting expo. It is held annually in Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg, inspiring parents and moms-to-be countrywide to enjoy their baby, pregnancy and parenthood. Baba Indaba brings manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of parenting products together with parents, parents-to-be and even grandparents, to provide information and show specials – all with lots of fun. From 2010, a brand new event, Kids Indaba, will run alongside Baba Indaba, catering for 6 – 12 year olds. Also in 2010, the SABC Education Baba Indaba will be held in Soweto for the first time.
In November 2009, the Cape Town Baba Indaba won the EXSA Award for Top Exhibition of the Year, while the Baba Indaba experience secured the title of Most Memorable Event. In 2008, the Durban Baba Indaba won the EXSA Award for the best consumer exhibition of the year in its category for the second time. Naude is the recent winner of the Top Gender Empowered Company in the Emergent Companies and SMME’s Category in the prestigious Top Women Awards 2009.
Baba Indaba Soweto and Southern Suburbs!
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2010
SOWETO AND SOUTHERN SUBURBS GET READY FOR A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT THE INCREDIBLE SABC EDUCATION BABA INDABA AND KIDS INDABA!
Soweto was a hub of activity during June and July, things may have quietened down around those parts for the moment but Nasrec will soon be alive with the joyful sounds of babies and kids when the SABC Education Baba Indaba and Kids Indaba make their debut appearance in the area! For the first time since their inception, South Africa’s biggest baby and children’s expos will be delighting Soweto and Johannesburg’s southern suburbs. The show will be taking place from 27-29 August 2010.
Parents and grandparents will be treated to the wide and wonderful world of SABC Education Baba Indaba and Kids Indaba which offer everything one could need, in terms of parenting, under one roof. Whether you are looking for funky maternity clothes, beautiful baby outfits, toys, books, accessories or something new and exciting to make your life easier, it can all be found under one roof. Simplifying your life is what this show aims to do! There really is something for everyone – Kids will be entertained and educated by the many wonderful stage shows including Takalani Sesame, granny can have a cup of tea while she keeps them company, mom can ooh and aah over the beautiful jewellery and teddies while dad checks out the latest in parenting gadgets.
As always parents will have access to changing stations, private feeding rooms, expert advice in the Woolies Littleworld Speakers corner and the safety of knowing their child won’t get lost with Kiddy Tags. There will be giveaways galore, with the ultimate prize being the newly introduced Bump & Beyond competition! The show specials and competitions are sure to make even the most sleep-deprived parent beam with delight so get on down to Nasrec!
Not only does this show give all residents of these areas the opportunity to experience the vast mix of education, entertainment and products that the shows have to offer; but it also allows for exhibitors to tap into a new and diverse market. With a population of 1.3 million in Soweto alone and adding to that those who live in the southern suburbs, this is an extensive and previously untapped area that will allow for further brand extension and promotion for exhibitors.
There may be a population of 1.3 million in Soweto but add to that the large amount of young families who move closer to the city for work but who make their way ‘home’ on the weekends. According to recent research, a large number of young people consider Soweto, where they grew up, to be their actual home and they often return there to do their shopping, chores and family outings on the weekend. Don’t miss out on your chance as an exhibitor to talk to a new and varied group of people who are family oriented and wanting to find out more about your product!
The floor at the SABC Education Baba Indaba and Kids Indaba is a great place to launch a product as it offers one on one interaction with interested parents as well as scouts from large retail stores. These shows offer the possibility of planting the seed of your hard work and watching it grow while entrenching your brand in the market. On the back of a record show in Cape Town, which saw 40 000 feet through the door, the inaugural Soweto and Southern Suburbs SABC Education Baba Indaba and Kids Indaba promises to be a huge hit!
Doors open at 9:30 and the show runs each day until 17:00. Tickets can be purchased for R30.00 for adults and children get in free. Go to www.babaindaba.co.za to discover more of Baba Indaba’s inspirational and motivational ideas, special entrance price offers, as well as to subscribe to the visitors’ newsletter and receive information on special show offers and notification for upcoming expos
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About Baba Indaba
The SABC Education Baba Indaba is South Africa’s premier baby, toddler and parenting expo. It is held annually in Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg, inspiring parents and moms-to-be countrywide to enjoy their baby, pregnancy and parenthood. Baba Indaba brings manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of parenting products together with parents, parents-to-be and even grandparents, to provide information and show specials – all with lots of fun. From 2010, a brand new event, Kids Indaba, will run alongside Baba Indaba, catering for 6 – 12 year olds. Also in 2010, the SABC Education Baba Indaba will be held in Soweto for the first time.
In November 2009, the Cape Town Baba Indaba won the EXSA Award for Top Exhibition of the Year, while the Baba Indaba experience secured the title of Most Memorable Event. In 2008, the Durban Baba Indaba won the EXSA Award for the best consumer exhibition of the year in its category for the second time. Naude is the recent winner of the Top Gender Empowered Company in the Emergent Companies and SMME’s Category in the prestigious Top Women Awards 2009.
