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To the working moms in Hollywood: We see you. Keep leading like a mother, hustling like a mother, and showing everyone what a mother can do!

We took a belated honeymoon to Paris on our second anniversary. And we thought it would be sweet to mark the occasion by purchasing a book for our future child.... We visited the Shakespeare and Co bookstore, and picked out ‘Madeline in Paris’ for a girl. Then we chose ‘The Little Prince,’ in case we had a son. The bookstore stamped our books, we wrote the date beneath, and we kind of forgot about them. We weren’t ready for children yet. We didn’t have the money and wanted to focus on our careers. But completely by accidentright after I turned thirty, we found out I was pregnant. I was more excited than anything. I’d always been such a planner. And now those plans were being disrupted. It felt magical, almost. Like my life was being guided by something bigger than me. My mom had me when she was thirty, so it felt like a sign. I thought: it’s going to be a girl, and we’re going to have this really close relationship. But my happiness didn’t last for long, because a short time later I suffered a miscarriage. It hit me hard. Harder than I would have expected. I’d always sorta felt that things happen for a reason, even bad things. But there was no reason to this. There wasn’t a silver lining. It was just sadnothing else. I felt ashamed for being so depressed. Like I was making too big of a deal about it. But I think I was dealing with more than just the loss of a child. For the first time I’d lost my sense of control over life. I went back to focusing on my career, and three years later we decided to try again. This time we were ready. We had some savings. We had a small house, with an extra bedroom. But there was still a cloud over the entire pregnancy. It felt like something could go wrong at any time. But a few days after our eighth anniversaryI gave birth to our son. We brought him home. We set him up in his new nursery. And late one night, while I was trying to feed him in a rocking chair, I noticed his copy of ‘The Little Prince’ sitting in a basket. I picked it up, opened to the first page, and saw the bookstore stamp. Beneath it was the date, written by hand: July 16th, 2012. It had been exactly six years to the day of my son’s birth. See more

Today is World Prematurity Day. Did you have a preemie? What was your experience? How did breastfeeding a preemie go?Today is World Prematurity Day. Did you have a preemie? What was your experience? How did breastfeeding a preemie go?

Mama is het woord waar het leven mee begint mama is het woord dat hoort bij ieder kind... een woord om zacht te zeggen niet om luid te schreeuwen het hoeft niets uit te leggen en gaat door alle eeuwen mama is het woord waar de mensheid mee begint mama is een ander woord voor liefde. #toonhermans #mama #borstvoedingsmama #borstvoeding #moedermelk #moeder

#NativeBreastfeedingWeek Committee members and founders of Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, Camie Jae Goldhammer and Kimberly Moore-Salas, celebrate with these T-shirt’s! Hope your Halloween holiday is creatively safe! Happy Halloween #StrongResilientLatched #spookyseason

This week is Transgender Awareness Week. LLLGB supports everyone who wants to breastfeed or chestfeed in reaching their goals. Our article 'Support for Transgen...der & Non-binary Parents' may have information that helps. https://www.laleche.org.uk/support-transgender-non-binary-p #TransAwarenessWeek #TransgenderAwarenessWeek [Image: a rainbow over the sea with the roofs of coloured beach huts visible in the foreground. Text: LLLGB - proud to support every nursing family under the rainbow]

How does your country measure up?

Congratulations, Aleana Young!

This year, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 A.M. (Yes, that's this Sunday!) Remember: We FALL BACK in the fall and "gain" one hour. So how exactly does the DST switch work? See the brief history and the intended purpose of changing our clocks...

I think this is the most badass illustrated image I have seen in a while. Parents of multiples - you are truly the real superheroes without capes. Ha! Let'...s add to the list. These were a few ways I came up with to help support new parents are they settle in to breast/chestfeeding. What helped you in the earliest days? How did your support person show up for you? See more

Her name is Dr. Chaniece Wallace. She is a 4th year pediatric resident at Indiana University, or she was. She died a few days ago after giv...ing birth to her daughter Charlotte and leaves behind her husband Anthony. She had preeclampsia. I had preeclampsia. I've written about this before. I'll link my story about Sha-Asia Washington in my stories. In that I gave LIFE-SAVING advice to expecting mothers, especially mothers of color. This post is for the healthcare providers. I recently sat on a panel for social change in healthcare. After everyone gave their take on how to improve health disparities and maternal outcomes, I said to the Zoom crowd, "Treat melanin as a risk factor." We have so many flags in medicine that make us more cautious or concerned. If you have high blood pressure, if you have diabetes, a history of a blood clot, a previous preterm delivery. Does your black patient have a blood pressure cuff at home? Is she a candidate for aspirin? A cerclage? Progesterone? We HAVE to stop ignoring blackness as a risk factor when black moms are DYING at 3-4 times the rate of white moms. If she calls you, have her come in. Check her blood pressure. Check her cervix. Send labs. CHECK the labs. And not next week. Today. Tomorrow. In my career I have heard more times than I can count, "Good thing you sent her in." I have also spent plenty of time explaining to my patient WHY I'm sending her to the hospital for stat labs, or WHY an induction is necessary or delivery based on risk factors or findings. It's going to sometimes take more time. And trust. And sincerity. And clarity. Not paternalistic unilateral decision making. (It's a thing and we all know it) Last thing, if you can examine every decision you make for your expecting moms of color through the lens, " If she were my sister, is this what I would do?" That's a start. Let me get down off my soap box. I'm praying for Charlotte and Anthony. I'm not going to sleep anymore tonight. Let's get this right. Love, #dreverywoman

Dangle feeding as a treatment for mastitis. In this video I demonstrate the technique live as Im recovering from a particularly nasty bout of mastitis, my firs...t (and hopefully only) time to have it with 1 year old Lucky (at the time- this is from a little over a year ago). I apologize for the pajamas (not really), my fatigue, repeating myself, etc. as I am quite unwell in this video. Mastitis, infection of the breast. It sometimes happens with breastfeeding and is a torturous experience. It is like the flu and a jump kick to the boob all at once. Which can quickly turn into an abscess and even sepsis. The last time I had mastitis was 9 years ago and this was too soon to have it again in my book. This video is just the tip of the mastitis iceberg, find more about mastitis and treatment options including dangle feeds here: https://bit.ly/2V5TWud here: https://bit.ly/320wsbe *This is not intended to be health care advice or replace seeing a qualified health care professional. If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, please see a qualified breastfeeding support professional and for any health concerns, consult your personal health care provider.

What helped you survive the witching hour? When did your baby outgrow it? Its dinner time. and your baby has been a fussy mess for the past hour. No matter wha...t you do, nothing helps to make them happy. Sounds like the #witchinghour! [Image: Photo of the sky just after sunset. Text: The Witching Hour n. a period in late afternoon or early evening when your baby is unsettled] See more

Have you tried the koala hold breastfeeding position? The koala hold is a lesser known breastfeeding position that may be helpful with forceful letdown and for ...babies with reflux or muscle tension, healing from tongue tie revision, or tend to cough and sputter. This hold can also facilitate a more laid back breastfeeding position which may help deepen the latch and manage forceful milk flow. It can also be useful in changing positions to effectively drain a clogged duct. (Love TLB? Get more here: https://bit.ly/300FPrL) To do the koala hold, sit in a supportive chair or on a bed with ample pillow support and sit baby on your lap with them straddling you or with their legs crossed or froggy style (depends on the baby's preference and size). You may want a little support under their bum (pictured here with a rolled up Goosewaddle swaddle blanket). With the baby facing you supporting them at the back of the neck allowing the freedom of mobility to tilt their head, bare the breast, and support the breast with the other hand. Aim the nipple toward the nose and gently bring the baby to the breast. Tickle their top lip with the nipple the encourage them to tilt their head back and open wide. When their mouth is wide open, bring them into the breast for them to take in as much of the areola and breast tissue as possible. If desired, lean back or slide down for a more laid back breastfeeding position. For those with arm, back, neck, or nerve pain or strain, the koala position may be a supportive position that provides relief and eases discomfort. Depending on the baby, the koala hold can work from newborn on up. It is pictured here with a 4 week old. Photo by Meghann Street Photography. Did you learn something? Was it helpful? Consider giving back and help us continue. The Leaky Boob provides free support for millions on their baby feeding journey and we depend on your support to do so. If you believe that the resource we provide is important and valuable, please back The Leaky Boob for as little as a cup of coffee a month and be a part of helping families feed their babies, normalize breastfeeding, and find information, support, and community when you join our Patreon: https://bit.ly/300FPrL

There are two kinds of lactation consultants. I am this kind. #trickynipplespaymybills #ibclc #ispeakbaby #boobtees #tonguetie #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #lactation

Fight for the things you care about We will do just that! Thank you for all you have done! #mayhermemorybeablessing #heroine

The call comes through quite late on a Sunday night. "I've got no milk and the shops are closed." Says the shaky voice at the other end. I can barely hear her o...ver the cries of her baby. "how old is your baby?" "He was born this morning, 1am." "When did he last latch to feed?" "we tried just now but he just cried." "Any meconium yet?" "no, none." I take a deep, slow breath, feel my feet on the floor, and then I ask the mum if she knows how to hand express. She doesn't. I direct her to a youtube video. We watch it together, from our respective devices while she holds baby skin to skin, which at least stops the crying so she can think clearly. She sets to hand expressing while I ask her what her baby's name is (Teddy) If she has anyone else there with her (No, her boyfriend left her when he found out she was pregnant) and when the midwife is next coming to see her (she can't remember.) "I've only got drops." She says after a break in our talk. "That's Ok." I reassure her. "Drops is great. Teddy has a tiny tummy and colostrum is amazing." She has no syringes, so I send her to another video of a baby cup feeding and she giggles when I ask her to grab a shot glass or egg cup to feed her baby. "It's like his first wild night out" she comments. "Oh wow, he's doing it - it really is just like a kitten!" "make sure not to pour any into his mouth." I remind her. "He's doing it all by himself" She replies, pride in her voice. "Amazing. You're doing so well." I offer back. "Its all gone. He finished it." I hear anxiety creeping back in as I also hear unsettled baby noises from Ted. "He might latch now he's not so hungry." I offer. And he does. I ask her to describe his latch. It sounds classic, there's no pain. We chat a bit more about her plans for sleeping that night and help from a friend tomorrow. I ask her to call the midwife first thing in the morning to get a feeding assessment. Then she exclaims "Oh my god he's done a poo! oh wow thats... argh! There's so much of it!" "Ha!! amazing!" I reply. "That colostrum did it's work!" I'll leave you to deal with that now but call back if you need help tomorrow." She thanks me, and as I go to hang up I hear her singing and laughing to Teddy. And I marvel yet again at the power of volunteer telephone support.

Happy Friday! #ReachingRnR

A lot of people may have wondered what the little bumps around their areola are. These are called Montgomery glands! Montogomery glands become more prominent du...ring pregnancy because they play an important role when baby is born. #DidYouKnow #LLLC #lalecheleaguecanada #montgomeryglands #newparents

So this past weekend I was having a hard time finding the words (probably because I havent had any sleep) to express to Kris why Im not in the best of moods first thing in the morning. So I sat down with my coffee and drew him a visual.

September is #NICU awareness month. Breastfeeding support for NICU families and access to human milk banks are vital for premature and sick infants in the NICU. #nicuawarenessmonth #breastfeeding

What do you like to do while nursing? #breastfeedingistimeless "Interior of a jacal." 1853. douard Pingret, Oil. Mexico. Mexico City. National Museum of Histo...ry [Image: Painting of the interior of a home with two seated women: one nursing an infant and one playing an instrument. Text: Breastfeeding is timeless.] See more

Today, our incredible processing team pasteurized our 10,000th pool of human milk. In 2013, we pasteurized batch #1 and donor #1. How time flies when youre saving babies!

DMER-dysphoric milk ejection reflex Has anyone else experienced this with breastfeeding/pumping? ... One year of breastfeeding. With Sloane, this was a much different feat than with Denver. For starters, I didnt get a maternity leave to establish a normal supply. I nursed and pumped from the first week, which is against normal recommendations, but my wonderful lactation consultant helped me to do it safely, understanding my circumstances. With an oversupply, I experienced multiple episodes of mastitis. Sloane was a champion through forceful letdowns. Then, not long into breastfeeding I discovered what would be the hardest part of the journey - DMER: dysphoric milk ejection reflex. I thought I was experiencing post partum depression, despite working hard to prevent it and being on SSRIs. Then, I noticed that each wave of gut-wrenching thoughts and feelings was followed by a letdown about a minute or so later. The disconnect was just enough for me to not make the connection for awhile. Once I realized what was happening, I was so grateful I already knew of the diagnosis and could identify what was happening. Unfortunately, theres not much to do about it. For some it resolves with nutrient supplements or with time. For me, it improved in recent months but has not resolved. DMER is thought to be due to a sudden and large drop in dopamine, therefore it feels like that feeling when you get bad news. Dopamine has to drop for milk letdowns to happen, but normally it drops steadily and does not cause this response. Its not well understood and has only been recently recognized. I want everyone to know it exists so that they dont feel alone or weird if it happens to them. Its also a really good reason to stop breastfeeding, even though I didnt elect to. This didnt happen with Denver and I dont know if itll happen next time. It just goes to show that every breastfeeding journey is different. P.S. find a lactation consultant that meets you where you are and empowers you like @az.breastfedbabies #breastfed #ebf #exclusivelybreastfeeding #oneyearbreastfeeding #dmer #ibclc #vetstudent #vetmama #nursing #nursingmom #breastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney

What did your partner do to make you feel supported during birth?

You cant breastfeed any child too much. You cant over-feed a child at the breast. You cant pick up a child too much. You cant spoil a child by breastfeeding..., ever. Stop telling people this and when people say it to you tell them to STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT! See more

How old is your pumpling?How old is your pumpling?

CW: Suicide . . . .... Florence Leung was a local mother who died by suicide in 2016. Even though I didnt know Florence personally, I remember the feeling of shock when I heard the news. Having just recently emerged from my own experience of surviving severe perinatal mental illness, it wasnt hard to imagine that that could have been me, if I hadnt gotten treatment. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders ARE treatable! You are not alone, and you deserve support. Even one parent lost to suicide is too many. If you, or someone you love, is in need of urgent support, please call 911, your local crisis line number (310-6789 here in BC), or the national suicide hotline at 1-833-456-4566. We are not a crisis line, so if your need is urgent please use the resources above. If you dont feel like you are in danger of imminent harm, we are available for support at 604-255-7999. Posted @withregram @maternalmentalhealthnow @postpartumhealthalliance In 2016, Kim Chen lost his wife, Florence Leung, to suicide. Two months later Kim Chen took to Facebook and wrote this message to all moms. Kim Chen shared that his wife was struggling with breastfeeding and that her anxiety over breastfeeding could have been one of several factors that led to her postpartum depression. In his statement, Chen stressed that new moms who are unable to exclusively breastfeed shouldnt feel any guilt. "There needs to be an understanding that it is OK to supplement with formula, and that formula is a completely viable option," he said."Our baby boy is growing well and well taken care of," Chen wrote. "He is at 90th percentile for height and weight and smiles and laughs a lot!" Chens loss led him to post about what every new parent needs to hear. You are NOT alone. You are NOT a bad parent. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) can happen to ANYone. PMADs do not discriminate. PMADs do not define you nor do they represent who you are or how much you love your child. The best news is, PMADs are 100% treatable. Please reach out and get the support you deserve. This is NOT your new normal. #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #suicidepreventionmonth #postpartumdepression #youmatter

How old is your nursling and how many times do they wake to breastfeed at night? Reality check: it is normal for babies to wake and feed at night and when they... are young, this helps protect milk supply. If youre ready to night wean, closer to a year or after is fine. We have some tools to help: A Night Weaning Journey ebook: https://bit.ly/2wOTDtU Night Weaning Week FAQs and Main Post: https://bit.ly/2xrQOPz Wondering if it is a good time for your family to night wean? Get our night weaning readiness checklist here: http://eepurl.com/gVmN-n

So last Friday night while I was carving and building a cake, I received a random text from one of my friends asking if I could feed a strangers baby. Was there... ever a question? The babys mother was having surgery and the baby is exclusively breastfed and refused a bottle. When the baby arrived you could tell she was hungry and exhausted and just needed some milk. I did what I hope any person would do for my child in a time of despair. I fed a strangers baby. I was so surprised by just how many people thought it was weird, or unnatural. They are boobs, they are meant to feed babies. Also, in case anyone forgot, they are mine, so Im fairly certain I choose what happens with them. Regardless, I took an amazing photo tandem nursing these two babies together and it shows that hungry babies dont care, they just need to be fed. #TandemTwo #NormalizeBreastfeeding #WeNurse #Bewbs #FedAndHappy

Normalizing brown breasts and nipples shouldnt be a thing. Yet the texts that lactation professionals and other mammary specialists learn from utilize examples... of primarily white skin. What a disservice we do to our patients with brown skin if we are not educated in how conditions present on them. We can change this. We will change this. ************************************************************************************************************************************ @ahamomentmaven #ahamoment #perinatalequity #racismisapublichealthcrisis #equity #healthcarebias #healthcareequity #maternalmortality See more

No sense in crying over spilled milk . . .... . . . This momma has a truly inspiring soul and I love being around her! @keishanicolet decided she wanted to do a SMASH the breast pump photo shoot and we HAD A BLAST! . . . She explained how while these machines helped feed her babies. They RAN her life for years! Keisha is beyond thankful for these machines - however she is unbelievably glad she will NEVER be hooked to another one of these every few hours ever again! . . . I am excited to share more of this session with you mommas! Its ok to be honest and FEEL true feelings towards things in this life. Mom guilt is a real thing, but it doesnt have to be! . . . Have a fun and different idea for a session?! I AM DOWN, lets do it sis! What are you waiting for?! Booking now is easier then it ever has been! Just slide in my DMs (always wanted to say that!) visit my website, or email me at [email protected] and schedule your experience today! . . . Have questions before booking? No problem, email me! [email protected] . . . . #pickindaisiesphotography #nudesbeforedudes #pdpboudiebabe #momsarebadass #lightandairyphotography #quarantined2020 #boredinthehouseandiminthehousebored #beautyisnotasize #beautyismybusiness #normallife #lifestylephotoshoot #louisvillekyphotographer #kyphotographer #louisvilleboudoir #missingmycamera #missingmyclients #smashsession #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #capturetherealyou #youarevaluable #gettheirattention #selfloveclub #normalizenormalbodies #breastpumpingmommy #realmomsofinstagram #nouseincryingoverspilledmilk #spilledmilk

!!! A newborn whos refusing to latch is a newborn whos unable to latch, so if youve been given the advice to keep waiting until ba...by is hungry, then absolutely disregard that advice! A starving baby can turn into a dehydrated baby whos doesnt even have energy to latch. Similarly, if your newborn is too sleepy to nurse frequently (at least every 2-3 hours in the early days), getting feeds into them will help them perk up and become more active. Whatever the scenario, these steps help you on your way to a healthy breastfeeding journey: : spoon, syringe or cup Are preferred. Expressed milk is first choice, donor milk or artificial milk are other options. : hand express, start early and often. If youre not sure how often, thats where the IBCLC comes in. Be sure to check my video on hand expression for the proper technique. Use a pump after hand expressing if available to stimulate the breasts even more. : Take your top off, undress baby down to the diaper, and just put them on your bare chest. It doesnt have to be feeding time to do this! theres no limit on how often and how long you can do skin to skin. Theres also no expiry date on when this stops working. Skin to skin is the mother of all reset buttons, whenever theres a problem with breastfeeding. : while its very important for your pediatrician to be involved in assessing the situation, I can almost guarantee you that you will get inappropriate feeding advice from a physician, unless they also hold some lactation credentials. So if #breastfeeding or human milk feeding is a priority to you, call an IBCLC as soon as possible. If youre having trouble with latching your newborn, (or any age baby), give me a call. Even through virtual appointments, I am able to support you through the situation and guide you into finding a solution! See more

Women with COVID-19 can breastfeed. They should: Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub frequently Wear a medical mask during any cont...act with the baby Sneeze or cough into a tissue Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces touched See more

Do you ever stop consider how odd it is that so many advise that you dont cuddle your baby too much? Picking up and hugging a baby is the most natural thing in... the world, whether its your own baby or somebody elses. We have this instinctive drive to want to squidge and protect them. When they cry, it sets off innate drives that have protected our species since the dawn of time. Avoiding picking a baby up too much (whatever that means), literally goes against every ounce of evolutionary driven behaviour and biology in our bodies. What has the world come to when so many believe hugging too much is spoiling? What a broken and harsh world we live in where people believe that hugs should be rationed. Imagine the impact restriction of loving touch in infancy (and beyond) has had? We need to break this cycle of touch starvation, not perpetuate it. So, hold your baby while they cry, hold them when theyre happy. Hold them while they sleep, hold them when they wake. Hold them while you rest, hold them when youre busy and think you have more important things to do. Never, ever be afraid to hold them too much; it just isnt possible, neither is it a bad habit, or a sleep prop. By holding your baby, as much as you and they want, you are taking one small step towards changing the world for the better - and what an important job that is! @neurochildhq

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Did you have heartburn during your pregnancy? Was your baby born with a lot of hair? Possible correlation...... Hormones are released during pregnancy to relax a muscle in the stomach. This hormone may also control a babys hair growth. To learn more, join my Private Facebook Group My Baby Experts Community

Will breastfeeding make my breasts sag? Oh I love this question because I think most parents wonder about this. I have good news and bad news - the good news i...s - breastfeeding will not make your breasts sag. The bad news - pregnancy will. I know, bummer. But during pregnancy your breasts grow fuller and heavier, and the ligaments that support your breasts stretch as a result. This happens whether you are formula or breastfeeding. Aging and smoking also can make your skin less elastic and cause the ligaments to stretch as well. But in all honesty, your whole body is going to be different, so its something you have to get used to. #askthedoula #askanibclc #breastfeeding #pregnancy #pregnancylife #parenting #baby #babypro #breastfeedingquestions

"Milk supply" is a noun. You can describe it, label it, and put it on a shelf. "Milk production" is a verb. Its a process and an activity that can be maintaine...d, improved, or ended. Its changeable, flexible, and within a persons control (with the right lactation support & information!) Change the wording, change the perception. #MilkProductionNotSupply #MakeMoreMilk #IBCLC #IBCLCinTraining #LactationTraining #AspiringIBCLC #LactationCounselor See more

Cereal and blueberries for the win! In the hospital we encourage moms to breastfeed every 2-3 hours to nourish the baby and bring in a good future milk supply.... Its math: 8-12 feeds in 24 hours (ideal) = nursing every 2-3 hours Its a quick and easy way to get the message across that this baby needs to eat, and often. Unfortunately, new parents seem think breastfeeding is going to be like the first picture (cereal)...all the feeds perfectly spaced out and all the same size. Every 2-3 hours. Easy. And the baby will sleep like an angel in between.... THIS IS NOT REALITY. In reality, your sweet newborn baby will have good feeds, short feeds, sleepy feeds, crappy feeds, and everything in between! The visual of the blueberries is amazing because it shows how realistically feedings are at all different times and different lengths (bigger blueberries ). And did you count the berries?!? More than enough! Yes, we want you to nurse every 2-3 hours, but the baby calls the shots. Less watching the clock and more watching for feeding cues

Lets talk about #breastfeeding myths.

Are you a milk donor? Have you considered becoming one? Theres a lot we dont understand about breastmilk but we know that vulnerable babies in the NICU that a...re fed only breastmilk, including donor milk if needed, have lower risk of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) which is a deadly condition of the lower intestines. Breastmilk literally saves lives. Being a human milk donor is a lifesaving act. Want to become a milk donor? If you can express milk, you can do it! You have options. To give to the most vulnerable babies (preemies and babies in the NICU), donate through the Human Milk Bank Association of North America, or HMBANA. On their website (hmbana.org) you can find information on how to become a donor and where to donate in your area (or where to ship your milk to). If youd prefer to give directly to a family, check out your local chapter of Human Milk For Human Babies or Eats on Feets. Become a milk donor and you become a lifesaving superhero! Want to increase your supply for breastmilk donation? Heres how: https://bit.ly/3gSqzCU ************************** The Leaky Boob couldnt continue without you. If even 10% of the people that will see this post joined The Leaky Boob circle of support we would have all our expenses covered to be able to keep going. Be a part of helping us share information, support, and community around baby feeding, pregnancy, birth, and parenting by supporting TLB for as little $1 a month: https://bit.ly/2xaJkAc

Hi!! Its still Breastfeeding Awareness Month and this week, August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Week. This week was created by a group of Black women to addres...s the unique barriers within their community. But despite the data that indicates this community has the lowest breastfeeding rates many people still wonder, Why do we need Black Breastfeeding Week? Well lucky for us they anticipated this question and summarized it for us! Here are some key points from the post. 1. High Black infant mortality rate. These babies would benefit most from breastmilk. 2. High rate of diet-related disease. Of the diseases that Black children suffer with the most, breastmilk reduces the risk of all of them! 3. Lack of diversity among lactation consultants. Culturally specific support can increase breastfeeding rates for Black people. 4. Unique cultural barriers among Black women. The history of Black women during slavery as wet nurses forced to breastfeed their white owners babies requires its own special conversation. 5. Desert-like conditions in Black communities. Lack of resources and support in Black communities is a set up for failure. Check out the full post here! https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/why-we-need-black-breas/ Photo of @flyandfro Photo by @charlieshutterspeed

Welcome, Kiana Ayers, RN, IBCLC! My breastfeeding journey began in what would soon be known as world breastfeeding month August of 1955. No thats not when I ...started breastfeeding but its when my grandmother was first introduced to it. She was sent to Tylertown Mississippi from North Carolina as a unwed teen mom to have her baby. Her mother told her NOT to breastfeed and warned her that her breasts would be horribly damaged if she did. Grandma says that was enough warning for her and she decided not to do it. The white doctor in Tylertown had other plans. He gave my grandma all the benefits about breastfeeding to include better nutrition, pulling her womb in ( her words) and most importantly that even if she didnt have any money, she would always have milk for her baby. She then told me she doesnt know why he figured she was poor, but she let that slide. She remembers the doctor insisted she do it so she gave it a try. It was hard, she had nipple damage and what sounds like mastitis. But she kept going. She nursed her baby even after returning to work at the tobacco factory in North Carolina. She was quite pleased about the weight loss and remembers how good she looked after. She later married, got pregnant again and this time she did more research about breastfeeding. The second experience was much better. She went on to have 4 more breastfed kids and I am one of the grandkids. Fast forward to me, 1996, unwed teen mom with a NICU baby. All of her daughters breastfed so of course, all the grandkids have to do it too! She called me and told me I HAD to give the baby breastmilk and I CANT give the baby a bottle. My mother told me the same thing. So I pumped milk and took it back to the hospital. When they told me to latch I did it. The women in my family insisted I breastfeed so I did it. Not knowing how fortunate I was to have such a beautiful tradition handed to me. Now I have 4 breastfed kids. And I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of women do the same. All because some country doctor thought it important to give education to what he knew to be poor black women. And my grandmother accepted it and never looked back. My passion is to give help to those who others may look at and think they wont listen. Im so proud to be a part of Thrive Lactation Collective as we work alongside so many others trying to help all women feel supported along their breastfeeding journeys. Happy Black breastfeeding week everyone!! #BBW2020 #ReviveRestoreReclaim #thrivelactationcollective #blackwomenbreastfeed #mamasandtatas #prenataleducation

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#blackbreastfeedingweek "Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent CDC data show that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. " @cocoivbrand @momjeansonme