Kangaroo Club
Breastfeeding Support Group

Our Kangaroo Club (KC) is a Breastfeeding Support Group of Penang Adventist Hospital. It was launched officially on 1st August 2004 during World Breastfeeding Week. All members of the Kangaroo Club are 'Baby-Friendly'.

In fact, most of them have successfully breastfed their children. This club was formed to support mothers who are breastfeeding and for members to share their experiences in breastfeeding.

How to join our club?

  • Get a registration form from our Obstetric (OB) clinic or during our KC Gathering
  • Submit the completed form to our Obstetric (OB) clinic or Lactation Nurse, or during our KC gathering
  • Like and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates

Benefits

  • Get Breastfeeding Education/ Counselling.
  • Learn proper breastfeeding techniques.
  • Be motivated to achieve your breastfeeding goal.
  • Strengthen self-confidence in breastfeeding.
  • Have contact with other breastfeeding mothers.
  • Get support and share experiences.
  • Be updated with breastfeeding/ parenting information.
  • Breastfeeding booklet available.
  • Over-the-phone counselling.
  • One-to-one counselling.

So be a part of us. You are helping to improve the awareness of breastfeeding benefits in the community.

Contact info

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Friday & Sunday: 8am-1pm
Saturday: Closed

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