This regular get-together is a guided discussion group for new mothers facilitated by two passionate supporters of breastfeeding. To start with, The Mama’s Cafe was established in December 2013 by two midwives, Kaye and Valérie. Kaye returned to Australia in mid-2016 to be closer to her family (especially her new grand-daughter). The meetings then continued with Valerie and another great Australia
n recruit Catherine Watt (now Lactation Consultant ) Then, Valerie had to stop while welcoming her first baby and then second baby ! Now Valerie is back with Christina Chatelard ! Come and join in, and let us know if you have ideas on other topics or speakers! Valerie Poffet discovered her passion for midwifery in England where she worked as an au pair before returning to Switzerland to pursue her studies. After 10 years at the maternity HUG she joined the Arcade Sages-Femmes. Valerie specialises in helping expat families during pregnancy and the first year of the baby’s life through ante-natal classes and consultations as well as pre/post-natal home visits. Christina Chaterlard joined the Arcade Sage-femmes in 2023, after working at the Maternity HUG for 10 years. Passionate about her profession and its prevention and parenting support aspects, she is delighted to bring her experience and knowledge of the local network to english-speaking women seeking information and guidance here in Geneva. Together Valerie and Christina will continue the tradition of creating an environment where new and expectant mums feel comfortable and empowered. The discussions are always lively, light-hearted and informative. Mums informing mums in the company of two experienced locals. "The best thing about the get-together was the opportunity to hear from experienced midwives [Kaye and Valérie] who are knowledgeable on the topics and the opportunity to meet with other mothers going through similar experiences" ~ Karina Szwaja