Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week: Revive, Restore, Reclaim

Posted on August 26, 2020August 25, 2020 by Kiddada Green

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 …

Refusing to Give Up – Our Journey to Breastfeed Despite the Odds

Posted on August 25, 2020August 24, 2020 by Kiddada Green

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. …

Mobile App RFP

Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Kiddada Green

Mobile Data Collection App Overview June 3, 2020 Issued by: Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Anjanette Davenport Hatter anjanetteh@ygvc.org Introduction & Background In 2015, Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) designed the Breastfeeding Club Data System, which collects data to inform service delivery and utilization. The current web-based system collects participant demographics, participant maternal child health data, …

Keep Parents and Newborns Together in Critical Hours after Birth

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Kiddada Green

Birth Detroit and Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) believe that parents and newborns should not be separated and the risk of COVID-19 infection should be minimized in ways that support bonding and attachment. Despite recent guidance from national and international public health organizations, some Metro Detroit hospitals are separating people who test positive for …