Humankind has survived infancy by receiving the milk from the breasts of the birthing mother—sometimes a close relative or neighbor.
There are numerous reasons a new mom may be unable to breastfeed
Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder that about 1 in every 13 Black or African-American babies are born with according to the CDC
Love at first latch was a conduit for rest and an underlying current of power breathed to life.
People assume all women will be breastfeeding, not realizing how this question could be a dagger to some.
The lactation consultant made it sound so easy but didn’t really offer any useful tips
While there are a variety of different factors that contribute to Black moms breastfeeding less than their white counterparts — including economic variables and access to resources — one that is not addressed enough is the racial trauma that dates back to American slavery.