Moms
and moms-to-be, their toddlers and entire families flocked to the
first ever Mom and Baby Expo held this weekend at the SM Megatrade
Halls 1 and 2. Organized by the Perinatal Association
of the Philippines (PAP), the exhibit showcased all facets of
comprehensive perinatal healthcare such as products, services,
technology and new methods, all of which were designed to aid
Filipina mothers and their babies.
From
Aprils 21, 22 and 23, families had the time of their lives visiting
booth after booth, checking out the greatest finds- ranging from
products loved and trusted by moms- both for themselves and for their
babies . Other exhibitors used the event as a vehicle to introduce to
the public their various services which are meant to improve the
lives of the whole family. Aside from the selling booths, expo
guests also had a heyday trying out the various fun activities.
But
the highlight of the event were the series of talks of medical
experts belonging to the PAP which delved into a whole range of
topics pertaining to maternal-fetal and newborn topics.
Some
of the topics that drew huge crowds were tips on how to get pregnant;
vaccines needed for expecting moms as well as their babies;
preconception tests; macro and micronutrient needs for moms;
Sayuntis- exercise during pregnancy; and
skin care for mom and baby.
PAP
President Dra. Belen Velasco was elated over the number of moms and
families who took the time to listen to the experts during the talks.
She explained that it helped the PAP attain their goal of giving out
advices
and introducing new ideas and information to moms and expectant moms
which can strengthen their maternal bond with their babies. Dra.
Belen shares: “We
have always dreamt of mounting an event where both parents and their
children can learn and enjoy at the same time. But more than that, we
are honored that, thru the Mom and Baby Expo 2017, we have created an
avenue for the public to know more about the importance of perinatal
care”.
The
three-day event was made possible by the PAP, in partnership with its
trusted affiliates- the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecology Society
(POGS), Philippine Pediatrics Society (PPS), Philippine Society of
Newborn Medicine (PSNbM), Mother and Child Nurses Association of the
Philippines (MCNAP), and the Integrated Midwives Association of the
Philippines (IMAP).
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