Nov 05

Empowering Latinx Families in the NICU

This presentation explores the unique needs of Latina mothers and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with a focus on promoting empowerment throughout their infant’s hospitalization and optimizing lactation success through culturally responsive and compassionate care.

Virtual location

You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm PT

$0.00 - $15.00

Objectives - Here's what you'll learn:

To identify the cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic barriers that impact Latina mothers' access to equitable lactation support and decision-making power within the NICU environment.
To develop and implement culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate interventions that enhance Latina mothers' self-efficacy and agency in advocating for their lactation goals and overall well-being during their NICU journey.
To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and cultural competencies necessary to effectively empower Latina mothers in the NICU to achieve their infant feeding goals.

For those needing Continuing Education Credits, CERPs will be available for a $20 fee, with certificates accessible on https://breastfeedla.thinkific.com/courses/Latinx-NICU.

2.0 L-CERPs provided
2.0 Contact Hours available

The recording of this event will be sent approximately 2 weeks after the live event, and available for viewing for up to 3 years after the live event for anyone who purchases CEUs.

Meet the Speaker

Alejandra Santizo de Leon, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Alejandra Santizo de Leon is a dual board-certified registered nurse (Guatemala–California) and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a deep commitment to maternal-child health. With a unique cross-cultural perspective and over a decade of experience, Alejandra brings both clinical expertise and heartfelt care to the families she supports.

Her journey began in Guatemala, where she worked as a midwife, staff educator, and HIV counselor-care coordinator for vertical transmission. After relocating to the United States, she continued her work in maternal-child health as a Welcome Baby nurse conducting in-home visits—a role that led her to pursue certification as a lactation consultant.

Since then, Alejandra has provided compassionate, culturally responsive lactation care across a range of settings, including five years in a Level III NICU, four years in outpatient care, and two years in hospital-based labor and postpartum units. Her approach is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and problem-solving—what she lovingly refers to as her "Mary Poppins bag of resources."

Alejandra understands firsthand that each family's journey can be filled with uncertainty and unexpected challenges. Her own path has been shaped by perseverance, reflection, and growth, and she uses that experience to walk alongside families—supporting them as they make informed decisions, navigate complex systems, and find confidence in their infant feeding and parenting goals.

Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy

Continuing Education Credits

After the webinar a recording will be sent to all registrants to view for up to 1 year after the live event, therefore no refunds will be granted. It is the responsibility of the participant to view the recording while it is available. This webinar will not be available for sale later.

Payment must be made during the time of online registration using a credit or debit card. If you need to make alternate payment arrangements such as a company check to be mailed to BreastfeedLA, you MUST pay the General Registration rate and contact info@breastfeedla.org. No Early Bird registration rates will apply to payments by check. This policy is in effect as of Aug 1, 2017.

RN: BreastfeedLA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 2.0 contact hours of continuing education. BreastfeedLA’s provider number is CEP 16435. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.

IBCLC: BreastfeedLA is an approved Long-Term Provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners #CLT113-36. 2.0 L- CERPs will be awarded.

RDs & OTs: Maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for Professional Development Portfolio.