Iloilo City, Philippines, 29 May 2022 - 9 and Beyond Iloilo, is Iloilo's First Mother and Child Center and is now open to the public once again after the pandemic. It is now a pioneering parenting center based in Iloilo City.
With its reopening, 9 and Beyond took it to a higher level by moving to its new location at the 2F Ana Ros Bldg., Simon Ledesma St., Brgy. Democracia, Jaro, Iloilo City.
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Its new location is now more accessible and convenient as it shares space with a new boutique cafe called Cafe 9:04, managed by one of the 9nays, one of the founders of 9 and Beyond Iloilo, Atty. Jomele Gangoso-Caceres, who's likewise, the General Manager.
Today marks the rebirth of 9 and Beyond Iloilo after temporarily closing its doors for in-person visits and transactions since 2020. The center continued its operations through pick-up and delivery service of breastfeeding essentials.
Staple classes for first-time mothers in breastfeeding preparation, newborn care, and complementary and supplementary feeding were still ongoing but were conducted online for the past two years.
Moreover, lactation consultancy visits have continued strictly by appointment only with their in-house lactation consultant, Ms. Adhara Sebuado, a registered nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (CIBLC).
"I look forward to not only serving coffee but also serving families in our continued advocacy to normalize breastfeeding." Caceres said. "Moving forward, we assure everyone a time well spent at the cafe and at the center." Caceres continued.
Starting this May, the center will now resume its in-person classes beginning with a free talk on essential oils and free iTovi Body scan on the opening day, and a watercolor florals painting workshop in celebration of Flores de Mayo.
By June, all staple classes to support new families will resume. Breastfeeding essentials and other curated household products will also be available at the new center. Lactation consultations are still on an appointment basis.