Dr. Gallardo is a pediatrician, lactation consultant, and a consultant of Kalusugan ng Mag-ina (Health of the Mother and Child) who advocates that First Embrace (Unang Yakap) and Breastfeeding are necessities that any mother and child should receive from all health care workers regardless of background. Those who have difficulty achieving their nutritional goals, including infants with oral restrictions should rightfully be managed and supported to achieve their best personalized outcomes.