Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being
Latina motherhood 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). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood.
Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey. We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations.
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.
Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being
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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