Elizabeth S. | Lamaze Instructor in Corpus Christi, TX

Hello! My name is Elizabeth. Eliel and Líam's mom, native from Puerto Rico and a military wife. We moved to Corpus in November 2020. Currently, I’m working as a Lactation Consultant, IBCLC, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula providing education and support around topics of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding, from latching to weaning. After facing many challenges with my firstborn, I wanted to have a formal education about pregnancy, birth, and lactation to be the person who helps a mom to overcome the challenges on her way, especially breastfeeding difficulties. In 2010, I started working as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for WIC Program. Thru the years I have study to grow and serve better. I completed studies and Certification as a Lactation Educator, Childbirth Educator, a Certified Military Lactation Counselor, MiLC, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC, and a Birth Doula. My goal is to be one more resource in my community and use my native language to support Spanish-speaking families. I am currently hosting weekly meetings at Empower Wellness open to expecting, nursing or weaning parents and is open to all family members. Understanding the nature of my husband duty, I am aware that we will be here temporary, but in the meantime, I want to make an impact in my community, increasing the awareness and providing spaces to meet other resources to improve the outcomes of maternal care and birth experiences.