The Republican Congress "Mama Pro" will be held in Vitebsk, the organisers informed BELTA.
The Republican Congress "Mama Pro" will be held in Vitebsk, the organisers informed BELTA.
The event will take place on June 16 at the "Vitebsk" Concert Hall. At the open platform of the republican congress, future and current parents will be able to discuss any pressing issues directly with leading specialists in healthcare, social protection, and education. Competent speakers will answer questions about vaccinations, summer holidays for children, modern methods of pain relief during childbirth, tactics for emergency situations, infant hygiene from an early age, principles of proper nutrition, and much more. In an open microphone format, mothers and fathers will be able to ask experts any questions that concern them, as well as receive pleasant gifts from children's product brands.
One of the congress topics will be the proposal to enshrine paternity leave upon the birth of a child in the Labour Code. Such a practice is very popular in Europe, with Sweden considered a pioneer in this regard: fathers have been able to exercise this right for over 30 years. In Belarus, such leave is an innovation, so it is important for the initiators of the proposal to receive feedback from those for whom such a norm is intended.
Looking back at the experience of five previous congresses (four held in the regions of Belarus and one in Minsk), the organisers noted that parents are most interested in issues of pregnancy planning, strengthening the baby's health, and conscious immersion into parental responsibilities. The thematic focus in Vitebsk will be on this last topic.
In addition to lectures, parents will also attend a practical masterclass on healthy eating and proper physical activity before and after pregnancy, provided by the congress's automotive partner, Volkswagen in Belarus. Participants will learn how to drive safely and how to recover after childbirth by doing exercises and simple movements right in the car. Traditionally, congress guests will be able to participate in the interactive "Mama Dreams" events.
Participation in the congress is free of charge, but pre-registration is mandatory. All interested individuals are requested by the organisers to complete online registration on the website www.mamapro.by or register by phone at +375297604451.