Lydia's Prenatal Class

Wah Wong, Ph.D.
BFHI Consultant, UNICEF Canada
Honorary Member, Breastfeeding Committee for Canada

Nomination for Women's Voice Award for 2000

"... If I were to give examples of Ms. Ling's dedication and commitment to childbearing women – as of course I am happily obliged to do as her nominator! – I would first cite her outstanding achievement in helping to raise the breastfeeding rate in Hong Kong from under 15% in 1978 to 41% in 1995. I would also underline the fact that, after becoming the first IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

in Hong Kong in 1993, she worked tirelessly to promote a breastfeeding culture in Hong Kong by arranging visits of experts, organizing and conducting various training courses, and returning to Hong Kong annually to assist in this effort. In Toronto, she sustains her level of commitment to childbearing women, especially for the Chinese community...."

Dr. C. Lee M.B.B.S., FRCS(C)
Infertility & Reproductive Endocrinologist
(Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

"... I would like to commend you on making such an organized series of prenatal classes.

They are very comprehensive and included every aspect of what pregnant women should know, right from the time she becomes pregnant to after her baby is born. The sessions were easy to follow. There are several areas that are particularly well taught of ..."

Dr. Eva Kwok, M.D., FRCPC
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE AND INTERNATL MEDICINE

Re: Prenatal Class 2003-01 – Course Evaluation

" A 'MUST' course for proper and complete childbirth preparation.

This is a highly recommended course that guides you through everything that you need to know about childbirth preparation. The course is very well structured and organized. Lecture materials are clear and concise, providing practical and useful information to maximize knowledge on pregnancy, childbirth process, breastfeeding and postnatal care..."

Kevin Hon (Rev.)
Senior Pastor
Toronto Chinese Methodist Church

"She is a well experienced consultant and teacher, her classes are helpful and interesting; most of all, she cares for her students and she is willing to provide continual support to them during and after the pregnancy. For me, her classes really provide care and support to families in very unique ways..."