It was a morning of heartfelt stories, science-backed insights, and community bonding at Motherswork @ Great World City on 19 May 2025, as mums came together for “The Only C You Need”, a special edition of Momversations presented by Aptamil® Profutura™ KID CESARBIOTIK, in partnership with theAsianparent and Mediacorp.
Hosted by the effervescent Cordelia Daphne Low, the session focused on an important, often under-discussed topic: the gut and immune health of children born via caesarean section (C-section).
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Real Talk, Real Mums
The event kicked off with warm welcomes, refreshments, and an atmosphere buzzing with mum-to-mum support. Attendees were invited to reflect on their own motherhood journeys, with many raising their hands when asked if they had undergone C-sections themselves.
Leading the session was Deeron Tan, a certified nutritionist and working mum from Danone Specialised Nutrition Singapore, who shed light on the lesser-known impact of C-sections on a child’s immune system. “C-section can be lifesaving, but many parents are unaware that it can potentially affect their child’s gut microbiota, where their gut is less diverse with good gut bacteria. This condition would take 5 years to normalise,” she explained.
This was followed by a deeply personal and inspiring panel with two C-section mums, Persie Yang and Jodie Hia, who openly shared their experiences — from recovery to how they are now actively supporting their children’s health through informed nutritional choices. When asked to describe their journey with a “C” word, both mums chose Courage — a fitting tribute to their strength and resilience.
Gut Health Matters
A highlight of the session was the expert discussion on gut health. Deeron explained how a C-section may lead to less exposure to good bacteria, which may potentially lead to a weaker immune foundation. “To strengthen the gut,” she shared, “children may need a combination of probiotics (good bacteria) and prebiotics (food for these bacteria).”
This is precisely where Aptamil® Profutura™ KID CESARBIOTIK comes in — the first** formula in Singapore. It is scientifically formulated for C-section born children*. It contains Synbio+. and a combination of 1.7 billion of B. breve M-16V probiotic^ and unique mix of scGOS/lcFOS (9:1) prebiotic, along with five brain nutrients (DHA, Omega 3, EPA, Iron, and Iodine), providing 27 times faster# support for immunity.
Moments of Joy and Connection
The educational segment was followed by a light-hearted “Sort the Key Nutrients” game, where mums worked in teams to identify key components of the formula, reinforcing their learning through play. The excitement continued with a lucky draw featuring attractive prizes, including Bbyeol sterilisers, Ariston water heaters and Drypers cash vouchers.
As the event drew to a close, Cordelia reminded the audience of the day’s central message: “The Only C You Need” isn’t just about C-sections — it’s about Celebration, Courage, and the Care we give our children every day.
A Gift for Every Mum
Before leaving, mums received thoughtfully curated goodie bags from sponsors like Mamaschoice, Madam Partum, Eu Yan Sang, Ruhens, Byeol, Drypers, Ariston Group, Parkway East Hospital, and Aptamil® Profutura™ KID CESARBIOTIK — a tangible token of appreciation for every mum’s unique journey.
Disclaimers:
*Also suitable for all children [Kosuwon P et al. Benef Microbes 2018; 15;9(4):541-552]. Contains prebiotic scGOS/lcFOS (9:1) and probiotic B. breve M-16V
**Danone is the first company to conduct a scientific study on gut health in children born via C-section
^1.7 billion (1.7 x 10^9) cfu probiotic B. breve M-16V from 100g milk powder
#Based on C-Section children Bifidobacterium count in synbiotic group against non-synbiotic group.
