Black Moms and Breastfeeding: CDC Says Stats Are Rising, But We Need More...
Oh baby! The numbers of African American mothers breastfeeding is on the rise and more black mothers are forgoing formula for the breast for longer periods—a push that is narrowing gaps in...
View ArticleBlack Moms & Breastfeeding: Why We Should Care About World Breastfeeding Week
By KIMBERLY SEALS ALLERS As World Breastfeeding Week comes to an end, I’m wondering how many African Americans even knew it came and went. As national headlines celebrate breastfeeding and new...
View ArticleBlack Breastfeeding Week 2013: Celebrating Black Mothers, Babies and the Best...
Black lives matter. Black mothers and our babies matter. Black breastfeeding—this definitely matters. That’s why MyBrownBaby is proud to support Black Breastfeeding Week, the inaugural celebration of...
View ArticleThe Freshest, Jamminest Breastfeeding How-To Video, Like, Ever!
Hands down, the best informational breastfeeding video, like, ever—not just because it cribs the beat from Teach Me How To Dougie, or even because it’s chock full of pitch-perfect information for new...
View ArticleNipples and Ninny: This African-American Mom’s Breastfeeding Journey
It was a no-brainer for me: All the books said I should breastfeed my baby because it was best for her that she would be stronger, faster, smarter, better for it. And so I rushed out and bought myself...
View Article#BlackLivesMatter Tweetchat: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week 2013 and...
Tonight, it’s going down. Black Breastfeeding Week 2013 continues its inaugural celebration with the #BlackLivesMatter Tweetchat, featuring an all-star line-up of African American...
View ArticleBlack Breastfeeding Week 2013: How Breastfeeding Made Me a Better Pediatrician
I breastfed my daughter and son for 19 and 24 months, respectively. Yes, they had teeth. They were talking and walking. In the end, it was one of the best gifts I could have given to my children. I...
View ArticlePope Francis Is Cool With Public Breastfeeding—And You Should Be, Too
I mean, I’m not Catholic and, until now, have paid only a passing attention to the new head of the Catholic church, but even the biggest heathen can’t ignore or deny the dopeness that is Pope Francis....
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