Garcia Consulting and Lactation Services

Yet another incredibly Baby Cafe at Catching the Dream Learning Center ! Love spending time in community and helping answer the questions the families have as we explore together.

As pediatricians continue to decline across the country, the long-term effects on children’s health cannot be ignored. The shift from preventative to interventional care, combined with the persistent issue of undercompensating pediatricians—many of whom are women—puts our most vulnerable at risk. This trend not only reflects systemic sexism but also deprioritizes critical preventive care that can help children thrive. As healthcare leaders, we must advocate for fair compensation and prioritize the well-being of our future generations by investing in preventative care.



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Today, on Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2023, we honor the memory of the babies who are no longer in our arms and offer our deepest support to all who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. This day reminds us of the importance of raising awareness about this common yet deeply stigmatized experience.

Let’s come together to learn more about the history and significance of this day and explore how we can support each other in creating more open conversations around this difficult topic.

Learn more and find ways to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gPvfGrp9

🤱🏽✨ Happy National Midwifery Week! ✨🤱🏽

As a pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine doctor, I am honored to work alongside midwives who are truly at the heart of maternal-infant healthcare. Midwifery care is not just a profession; it’s a calling, driven by a deep commitment to providing personalized, compassionate, and empowering care to mothers and their newborns.

Midwives play a vital role in supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond, ensuring that each individual is seen, heard, and cared for with respect and dignity. Their holistic approach aligns closely with my passion for advocating for breastfeeding and equitable healthcare for all families.

Thank you to all the midwives for your dedication, advocacy, and the countless ways you uplift and empower women and families every day. Your work is invaluable, and I am proud to stand in partnership with you in supporting the health and well-being of mothers and babies everywhere. 💖

¡Págame!
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day!

Did you know that despite Latinas contributing $1.3 trillion to the U.S. GDP in 2021, Latina workers still earn only 51 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men? Over a 40-year career, this wage gap means Latinas stand to lose an estimated $1.2 million in earnings. Imagine the economic impact this has on our families, communities, and the country as a whole.

Let’s keep pushing for equity and fair pay for all!



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Today, October 1st, we celebrate National Latino Physician Day!

This day brings attention to the urgent need to address the Latino physician shortage crisis. The mission of National Latino Physician Day is to improve healthcare for Latino patients in the U.S. by increasing the number of Latino physicians who provide culturally and linguistically tailored care.
As part of the 2.4% of Latina physicians in the U.S., I’m deeply proud of my heritage and the values it instilled in me as both a physician and an advocate for my community.

Learn more at https://www.nationallatinophysicianday.com

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Café Rica setting up for our Cafecito!!! Come enjoy some wraps, grain bowls, empanadas and quesadillas!

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Join us for a Special Cafecito Baby Café!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re hosting a special session on Tuesday, September 24th, from 5-7 PM. Come by for support and learning on breastfeeding, infant care, and all things baby! 🤱💞

AMAZING Food from Café Rica

✨ When: Tuesday, September 24th, 5-7 PM
✨ Where: 223 E Roosevelt Ave

Don't miss this chance to connect with our community and celebrate together! 🎉
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¡Acompáñanos en un Cafecito especial para bebés!
En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, estamos organizando una sesión especial el martes, 24 de septiembre, de 5-7 PM. ¡Ven para apoyo y aprendizaje sobre lactancia materna, cuidado infantil, y todas las cosas del bebé! 🤱💞

Comida tipica de Café Rica

✨ Cuándo: Martes, 24 de septiembre, 5-7 PM
✨ Dónde: 223 E Roosevelt Ave

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de conectar con nuestra comunidad y celebrar juntos! 🎉

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🌟 Join us for a Special Cafecito Baby Café! 🌟

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re hosting a special session on Tuesday, September 24th, from 5-7 PM. Come by for support and learning on breastfeeding, infant care, and all things baby! 🤱💞

✨ When: Tuesday, September 24th, 5-7 PM
✨ Where: 223 E Roosevelt Ave

Don't miss this chance to connect with our community and celebrate together! 🎉
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🌟 ¡Acompáñanos en un Cafecito especial para bebés! 🌟

En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, estamos organizando una sesión especial el martes, 24 de septiembre, de 5-7 PM. ¡Ven para apoyo y aprendizaje sobre lactancia materna, cuidado infantil, y todas las cosas del bebé! 🤱💞

✨ Cuándo: Martes, 24 de septiembre, 5-7 PM
✨ Dónde: 223 E Roosevelt Ave

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de conectar con nuestra comunidad y celebrar juntos! 🎉
Voces New/Nueva Opinion Battle Creek Latin-American Heritage Initiative

Thank you Amanda N. Rostic, MPH for this awesome podcast to celebrate Semana de Lactancia Latina! Gladys Picó-Gleason BSN, RN was amazing to talk to and I had a blast having this conversation.

Please check it out!

A Candid Conversation on Semana de la Lactancia Latina featuring Karen E. Garcia, DO, FABP, FAOBP, NABBLM-C, IBCLC and Gladys Picó-Gleason BSN, RN

https://vimeo.com/1005914709/482c568c66?share=copy






Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

From September 3-9 we celebrate Latine Breastfeeding week. 2024 Tema: Reclamando Nuestra Cultura Por Medio de la Lactancia
2024 Theme: Reclaiming Culture Through Lactation

For more information/Para Más Información: https://www.facebook.com/Latinxbreastfeedingweek/

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From August 25-31st we celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week. 2024 Theme: Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative & Centering Our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice.
For more information: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org

Come enjoy great conversations and food for the soul, with us this evening! Stop in any time between 5pm - 8pm 🤎💫

🍼Date: August 22,2023
Next Baby Cafe : September 6, 2023
🤎Time: 5pm-8pm
🍼Location: Milk Like Mine ( Zoom option available: https://tinyurl.com/4e94x6z6 )

🤍SEE YOU THERE !

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Thrilled to have been a part of the community baby shower at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church today! It was a pleasure connecting with families and sharing how Southwest Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative - Region 8 can support those in Region 8. I’m grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with so many dedicated community organizations to make a positive impact together!
Shout out to Flavia Hass and Anderson morrison for helping me make bags!!!Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Battle Creek, MI Beatrice Orns

Celebrating AANHPI Breastfeeding week from August 15th-21st. Follow American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week for more information.