SABR

2006 has been a very exciting year, with milestone events trough out the year’s calendar. In August, SABR will officially open its office doors at the Triba, mother and baby wellness centres, in Craighall Park. SABR has been incorporated into Triba’s Corporate Social Investment program. We are looking at two satellite bottle collection and drop of points in Benoni and Pretoria. And finally we are negotiating an in-hospital breastmilk bank, more on this at a later stage.

Finally, as I’m sure you have noticed, we have launched www.sabr.org.za, a forum for all lactation fanatics, moms, babes and interested parties. The site is interactive and offers viewers the opportunity to post notices and ask questions, bringing our consultants closer to the public. Watch this space!

Heat Treatment Poster

Here at SABR we are great supporters of the heat treatment (home pasteurisation) of breastmilk as a alternative to replacement feeding (formula feeding), in settings affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and lack of access to primary resources such as electricity and good quality running water.

We are privileged to work with some outstanding academics, who have devoted their studies to advancing techniques for the pasteurisation of breastmilk. Flash Heating is a method effective in the destruction of viruses, such as HIV, and superior in safeguarding nutrients.

Take out pen and paper. The Gauteng Breastfeeding Forum has organised a ‘full day symposium on breastfeeding matters’. Gauteng’s top lactation consultants, Brenda Pierce, Brenda Campbel and Dr Jennifer Naude will present a variety of topics, from ‘Breastfeeding babies in Neo-natal Care’ to ‘Ethical issue’ on breastfeeding and ‘Implementing ‘The 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding?’’. Dr Elize van Rooyen, the La Leche League and SABR have also been invited to report back on their programs.

When: Friday, 25th August 2006
Where: UNITAS Hospital, Clifton Avenue, Lyttleton, Pretoria
Cost: Members R80 / Non-members R120
RSVP: It is critical to RSVP by 11th August 2006

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