Martha Alejandra Gallardo Sánchez

Physician and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over a decade of experience in maternal and child health, specializing in breastfeeding research, clinical education, and hospital-based program implementation. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing evidence-based lactation policies, and leading capacity-building initiatives for healthcare professionals.

Founder and President of Red de Lactancia Celaya (Celaya Breastfeeding Network) and active member of ACCLAM (Mexican Association of Certified Lactation Consultants). Committed to advancing scientific understanding of human lactation and improving clinical practices through teaching, advocacy, and applied research.

Mother of two, successfully breastfed Melissa for + 3 years, and currently breastfeeding Ángel.

• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) - 2021
• ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) - 2024
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - 2021
• BLS / ACLS (Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - 2019
• MOET (Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma) - 2015
• Fetal Morphological Ultrasound Course by Fetal Medicine Mexican Foundation - 2017
• PACE SONO (Application of ultrasound in medical and obstetrics emergencies)

• Active Member – Asociación de Consultores Certificados en Lactancia Materna (ACCLAM), 2024 – Present
• Certified Member – International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), Certification No. L-318255
• Founder and President – Red de Lactancia Celaya (Celaya Breastfeeding Network)

• International Lactation Consultant Congress – ACCLAM, 2025
• Workshop on Myofunctional Therapy Applied to Breastfeeding and Suckling Disorders – ACCLAM, 2025
• International Congress on Breastfeeding – PILU, 2025
• Workshop on Lingual Frenulum Evaluation and Martinelli Scale – 2025
• International Congress of the General Medicine Council, 2024
• International Forum of Health Leaders, 2022
• State Research Forum for Health, 2022
• Workshop: Humanized, Intercultural, and Safe Care Model for Women – 2022
• Training Course: International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes – INSP, Mexico
• 2nd Pan-American Forum on Emergency Medicine and Global Health, 2019

• Advanced Virtual Course on Breastfeeding Support (CAALMA) — 2020
• Breastfeeding Counseling Workshop (CAALMA) — 2015
• Training on the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes — INSP, Mexico

• Certified Lactation Counselor Course — Edulacta, 2017
• Breastfeeding Counseling Skills Workshop — Edulacta, 2024
• Advanced Virtual Course on Breastfeeding Support (CAALMA) — 2020 (12 hours)
• Humanized, Intercultural and Safe Care Model Workshop — National Center for Gender Equity, 2022
• Training Course on the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes — National Institute of Public Health, Mexico

• University Faculty Instructor — Universidad de Celaya, Universidad Latina de México, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara: Lecturer and clinical tutor in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Instructor – ISAPEG: Courses on COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy, HOPES Diploma, Bakri Balloon Workshop, and Helping Mothers Survive.
• Trainer and Evaluator – Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI): Staff education and accreditation support.
• President and Founder – Red de Lactancia Celaya: Community advocacy and education network.
• Committee Member – Hospital Breastfeeding and Bioethics Committees.
• Speaker at national events on respectful childbirth, breastfeeding, and gentle parenting.