When Cristina Bernardo became a mother, she experienced both the beauty and overwhelming uncertainty of early parenthood. But it was the loss of her daughter, Aviva Lilia, that transformed her journey into a lifelong mission.
After facing fear, confusion, and unanswered questions as a parent, Cristina and her husband set out to create what they once desperately needed—reliable, compassionate, and immediate support for families in their most vulnerable moments.
That vision became Avocado Health: a “parent coach in your pocket,” delivering trusted, evidence-based guidance through simple text messages. Built with clinicians and grounded in real parenting challenges, it helps families feel supported, informed, and less alone—especially in the hardest moments.
In this conversation, Cristina shares the deeply personal story behind Avocado Health and how love, loss, and lived experience shaped a platform now supporting parents around the world.