Day 3: Systems that Support, Rights that Protect: Advancing Equity for Breastfeeding Mothers
DAY 3 (SATURDAY)
Sub-theme: Systems that Support, Rights that Protect - Advancing Equity for Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding cannot thrive without strong systems and rights-based protections. On the final day, the conference will focus on building inclusive health systems, workplaces, and legal frameworks that enable mothers to breastfeed without barriers. Participants will examine maternity protection, workplace support, and ethical partnerships—culminating in a roadmap for regional reforms. The day will close with a unifying call to action: advancing equity, dignity, and systemic support for breastfeeding families across Southeast Asia.
Dr Julie P Smith, B Ec (Hons)/B A (Asian Studies), PhD
Nabila Hanim A Razak, IBCLC
Carole Dobrich, B.Sc., RN, IBCLC
Dale Hansson, RN, CFHN, Dip Breastfeeding Management, IBCLC
Elaine Chow
| Time | Title/Topic | Presenter | ||
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| 08:00 – 08:30 | Arrival and Registration | |||
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Interactive Recall Session | Khatim Hamidon (Singapore) | ||
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Special Presentation by Gaza Infant Nutrition Alliance (GINA) | Marianne White (UK) | ||
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Concurrent Sessions 5 | |||
| CS Panel 10: From Partner to Protector: The Evolving Roles of Fathers in Breastfeeding Support | 1. Nabila Hanim (Singapore) 2. Juan Perez (Philippines) Moderator: tbc |
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| CS Panel 11: Care or compromise: navigating postpartum support for breastfeeding in Southeast Asian practices. | 1. Yen Lim (Singapore) 2. Nurhaya Yacob (Malaysia) Moderator: tbc |
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| CS Panel 12: Beyond the Mother: Who Truly Supports Breastfeeding and Why It Matters? | 1. Marielle Ancilla Domini (Indonesia) 2. Laura Sasithorn (Thailand) Moderator: tbc |
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| 10:15 – 10:30 | Morning Break (Exhibition and Poster Viewing, Booth Visiting and Networking) | |||
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Plenary 11 Breastfeeding Beyond Feeding: Reframing Its Meaning, Knowledge, and Biology | Dr Tan Shot Yen | ||
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Plenary 12 Breastfeeding Without Barriers: Building Inclusive Workplaces and Healthcare Systems | Asst. Prof. Dr Pornnapa Tangsuksan (Thailand) | ||
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break (Exhibition And Poster Viewing, Booth Visiting And Networking) |
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| 13:00 – 13:30 | Concurrent Sessions 6 | |||
| CS Panel 13: The First Hour Matters: Birth Practices that Shape Lifelong Breastfeeding Success | 1. Carole Dobrich (Canada/Australia) 2. Meera Khorana (Thailand) Moderator: tbc |
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| CS Panel 14: From Policy to Practice: Rethinking Workplace Support for Breastfeeding Mothers | 1. Claire Mogol Sales (Philippines) 2. Chompoonut Topothai (Thailand) Moderator: tbc |
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| CS Panel 15: TBC | 1. Dale Nigro Hansson (Australia) 2. Cristina Cornelio (Philippines) Moderator: tbc |
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| 13:30 – 14:15 | Plenary 13 Free From Conflict: Ethical Collaboration Between Civil Society And Professionals | Elaine Chow (Singapore) | ||
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Plenary 14 Bangkok Declaration - Empowering Communities: Roles In Promoting Informed- Decision Making On Infant And Young Child Feeding CLOSING CEREMONY | Nadrah Ariffin (Malaysia) Meena Sobsamai (Thailand) |
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| 15:00 | End Of Day 3 | |||
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