Controversial New Study Says Long Term Benefits of Breastfeeding Have Been Exaggerated
Alright mommies, are you ready for a doozy?! A new study (well, relatively new, it came out a few months ago), has stated that the benefits of breastfeeding have been exaggerated. From Slate Magazine’s coverage; A new study confirms what... Continue Reading
30 Quotes from Black Celebrities Who Breastfed
Last month, Ashley Nicole and Yaya DaCosta made headlines for posting pictures of themselves breastfeeding their babies. Below are 30 other black celebrities who have spoken about breastfeeding. 1. Michelle Obama “In fact, in the last job I had before... Continue Reading
The Mommy’s Guide to Tandem Nursing: Everything You Need to Be Successful
Tandem nursing is nursing two babies at the same time, and it’s not a path that I set out on. It began while I was pregnant with my second child. I continued to nurse my baby throughout the entire pregnancy,... Continue Reading
Stunning Photo Series Celebrates Black Mothers Who Breastfeed
The Out of Africa photo series by Georgia-based Blue Sky photography celebrates black mothers who breastfeed, and the photos are just gorgeous! Click here to view the full photo series. Continue Reading
9 Essential Items Every Breastfeeding Mother Needs
When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember all the doctors and nurses going on and on about the benefits of breastfeeding. One benefit that would always come up was that breastfeeding was free and would save you... Continue Reading
Actress Yaya DaCosta Posts Gorgeous Breastfeeding Pics to #NormalizeNursing
I post about Yaya alot on my hair blog (because, I mean, just look at her hair!) but it’s so cool that she’s also a black breastfeeding mama A few weeks back Ashley Nicole, a model and wife of pro-football... Continue Reading
3 Ways Pregnant Women Can Prepare for Breastfeeding
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com Knowing all of the benefits* for mother and baby, many women are motivated to succeed but don’t know how best to help themselves. As an accredited breastfeeding educator, I find that many mothers make the same... Continue Reading
How Breastfeeding Redesigned My Wardrobe
I was determined to breastfeed my baby from way before I seriously thought about being a mother. I just knew it was the right thing to do and that it was high on my list of ‘parenting priorities’. But, even... Continue Reading
True Life: My Family AND My Lactation Consultant Discouraged Me from Breastfeeding
By Didan Ashanta I gave birth in the maternity unit of a private hospital – the same one that I was born in exactly 30 years and 16 days before. The hospital’s website proclaims that it “is recognized as a ‘Baby-Friendly’... Continue Reading
4 Tips for Successful Pumping
By Alicia Barnes of LiciaBobesha.com Most mothers in the U.S. work outside the home, which means if they’re breastfeeding, they’re probably pumping. When I was about to return to work, I was intimidated by pumping. I knew that pumping wasn’t as... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Mommies: Share Your Advice!
Research continues to show how beneficial breastfeeding is. But many new moms continue to be flabbergasted or stumped by the challenges that breastfeeding presents. So I figured that we could share our stories to help and support each other. If... Continue Reading
