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Black Breastfeeding Week: #LiftEveryBaby To Support Black Moms, Our Children & the Best First Food

Everything you need to know about Black Breastfeeding Week 2015 and why supporting Black breastfeeding mothers is a critical need that can't wait.

– Aug 24, 2015

Black Breastfeeding Week 2014: Celebrating Black Families and the Best First Food

Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week 2014, August 25 - August 31.

– Aug 25, 2014

Breastfeeding At Graduation Pic Is Some Kinda Wonderful—And Exactly What Black Folk Need To See

Apparently, the earth is going to stop spinning on its rotational axis because this graduate posted a picture of herself breastfeeding at graduation.

– Jun 10, 2014

Not Everyone Can Breastfeed: A Tale Of Pregnancy, Depression & Formula Feeding

We are always told that formula is fine but “breast is best.” But this mom's story is just one example of why it doesn’t work for every family.

– Apr 23, 2014

Pope Francis Is Cool With Public Breastfeeding—And You Should Be, Too

News that Pope Francis is encouraging mothers to breastfeed their babies in public just might make me stop in my nearest Catholic church for a service or two.

– Dec 18, 2013

Gisele Bundchen’s Breastfeeding Photo: Leave This Working Mom Alone Already!

Yes, Gisele Bundchen Instagrammed a shot of herself getting glam while breastfeeding her daughter. And she deserves our applause, not ridicule.

– Dec 12, 2013

Black Moms and Breastfeeding: CDC Says Stats Are Rising, But We Need More Support

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...

– Feb 8, 2013
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