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Madrehood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). Join Jessica Cuevas, a mother of two, as she shares her motherhood journey, interviews regular mamis, and experts from a variety of fields. This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.
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032. Why Breastfeeding Matters For Latina Women with Ileana Berrios
In this episode, we welcome Ileana Berrios, IBCLC, who is the founder of Breastfeeding Latinas.
Over the past five years, she has virtually supported breastfeeding professionals and has created programs in underrepresented communities, allowing families to receive education about prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding and/or childbirth. In addition, she has supported aspiring lactation professionals of color by providing scholarship opportunities to obtain their certification.
In this episode, you will hear:
- The statistics about breastfeeding between childbirth and toddler years.
- Why there is a lack of support or education for breastfeeding Latina moms.
- The common misconceptions about breastfeeding within the Latinx community.
- Current policies that promote breastfeeding to the Latino population.
Resources Mentioned:
- VLM Blog: Relactation: What Is It and How to Become Successful At It
- VLM Blog: How To Start the Relactation Process
You can visit Breastfeeding Latinas at breastfeedinglatinas.org and follow Breastfeeding Latinas on Instagram and Facebook.
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