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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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From Classroom to Global Impact: A Filipina’s Journey as a Nurse and Lactation Consultant
A woman endowed with a desire to serve, support and empower lives, especially women, Janice Bustamante-Aton fervently honed her craft in maternity nursing for nearly two decades of service. Since I became a mother, she has been one of my go-to consultants who gladly shared her expertise and tips in lactation, despite her busy schedule and being a thousand miles away from home in Bohol, Philippines. We’ve kept in touch since then, and I’ve been grateful for her support since day one. After learning about…
