By Victoria Washington The only mention of breastfeeding I’d heard growing up was from my mother sharing that she’d tried to breastfeed each of us, but it just didn’t work out. With no known legacy of breastfeeding in my family, I have no idea what caused me to choose to breastfeed my child, but here …
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Never Give Up: Breastfeeding Through Trials
By Monifa Lindo As I held her small, warm body close to my chest, I looked down at the tiny bones pronounced through wrinkly folds of skin. My heart ached. “What am I doing wrong?” Her frail face exposed cheek bones instead of being covered with full chubby cheeks. I felt discouraged. Weighing five pounds …
Read MoreCelebrating Black Breastfeeding Week: Revive, Restore, Reclaim
Co-Authored By: Kiddada Green and Gatini Tinsley Saturday, August 25th marks the beginning of the 8th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week and celebrations will take place throughout the United States. Created by Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, Kimberley Seals Allers and Kiddada Green, this year’s theme is Revive, Restore, Reclaim! Black women have the lowest rate of successful breastfeeding in …
Read MoreRefusing to Give Up – Our Journey to Breastfeed Despite the Odds
By Rita Little I wanted to do what was best for my son and I couldn’t. A decision I made 12 years ago, before I became a mother, was impacting me now. I was 17 years old and uncomfortable in my body. I’d been teased and dealt with physical pain due to my breast size. …
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