Regazo

Peer support for breastfeeding

Regazo is a nonprofit association of mothers in Cádiz province. Along with their own experience breastfeeding, members have specific training to share information about breastfeeding and listen to other mothers. Their work is voluntary and serves pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who ask for support.

How the group works

Support is offered mainly by phone and through meetings with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Phone support addresses questions and concerns from hundreds of mothers, especially in the baby’s first weeks. The group does not offer medical advice; it shares practical information based on members’ experience and expert information. Mother-to-mother meetings provide a place to share experiences, learn basic baby-care and parenting skills, and ask questions. Meetings are held monthly in several towns in the province at spaces provided by city governments, health centers, and other organizations.

Other activities

• Home or hospital visits when breastfeeding problems arise at the beginning, such as latching, crying, feeding frequency, or lack of confidence.
• Talks for expectant parents through maternal-education programs at health centers and private clinics.
• Breastfeeding events and workshops.
• Participation in national gatherings of peer-support groups and their federation, FEDALMA, as well as national breastfeeding conferences.
• Breast-pump lending service.
• Library on breastfeeding and natural parenting.
• Production of the video “Amamantar, salud y placer” (“Breastfeeding: Health and Pleasure”), available on YouTube.

Contact and support

Email: consultas@regazo.es and consultas@regazo.org. Financial contributions can be made through Bizum at +34 696 04 51 71, or by joining the association. Facebook and Instagram: Grupo Regazo.