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Love Is A Mommy: Laureen Jamero-Lejarde on Breastfeeding, Balance and Being Brave
Boholana mom and breastfeeding advocate Laureen “Love” Jamero-Lejarde shows that it’s possible to nurture family, advocacy and self—without spreading too thin. What is life without love? For Laureen “Love” Jamero-Lejarde, the answer is a life half-lived. A Boholana mom and community builder, Love doesn’t just talk empowerment—she practices it. To reach moms across Bohol, she created the Facebook page Love Is a Mommy, a space born from her involvement with Breastfeeding Bohol and Boholana Mommy Tribe. Her goal is simple: help moms with real-life hacks,…
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Seven Breastfeeding Tips For First-time Moms, As Told By A Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding is one obstacle many mothers find challenging to master, and I couldn’t agree more! As a first-time mom, I also had ups and downs trying to produce milk for my little one. The first month was a rollercoaster ride, but thanks to lactation consultant Janice Bustamante-Aton, I was able to sail through this new journey with ease. Every August, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. I had the privilege of speaking with Janice or “Ate Ja” about the challenges of breastfeeding, especially for first-time moms. While the…
