Podcasts about black breastfeeding week

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MomsRising, Monifa Bandele, joins The Lurie Daniel Favors Show to discuss Black Breastfeeding Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new report details the impact that the proposed 76ers arena on Market East could have on the neighborhood. Fishtown's beloved Harriett's Bookshop enters a new era. And, it's Black Breastfeeding Week. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region. 00:00 Intro 02:07 How a new 76ers arena would impact the city  07:55 Increased service for SEPTA Regional Rail, increased tolls on DRPA bridges  12:55 A landmark success for Harriett's Bookshop is a win for Black women-owned businesses 18:25 Black Breastfeeding Week aims to close gaps in maternal health 24:18 Temple University's Diamond Marching Band gets a slot in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 28:50 The Eagles prepare to kick off the season in Brazil To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition is at the forefront of addressing critical issues faced by Black mothers and their infants in Indiana. The Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition (IBBC) has provided families in need with free backpacks filled with essential supplies making a significant impact in the Indianapolis area, but their mission extends beyond that. Not only do they promote healthier outcomes for moms and babies, but they also shine a light on systemic disparities in healthcare access and resources.The upcoming Bosom Buddy support program aims to moralize and promote breastfeeding within the African American community, reflecting the IBBC's ongoing commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of mothers and families in Indiana.Black Breastfeeding Week is observed from Aug. 25 through Aug. 31.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we delve into the latest evidence-based information on skin-to-skin care in the operating room after a Cesarean. I'm joined by co-host Sara Ailshire, a doctoral candidate in anthropology and the 2023 EBB Research Fellow, and we explore the history, benefits, and barriers surrounding this practice. Discover how skin-to-skin care positively influences lactation, stabilizes newborns, and enhances the birth experience, and learn why some hospitals and providers are hesitant to offer it and how these barriers can be overcome.   *If you want the Pocket Guides we mention at the beginning of this episode, you can see if we have any in stock here!    Content Warning: topics related to Cesarean sections, preterm birth, NICU stays, separation of parents and babies, infant mortality rates, and the impact of racism on Cesarean rates and lactation.   Resources:  For a full list of resources and references please visit our Evidence for Skin to Skin Care After a Cesarean page here. To read the full Signature Article on Skin to Skin Care After a Cesarean and download our 1-Page Handout, click here. To read the updated ACOG opinion on 'Optimizing Support for Breastfeeding as Part of Obstetric Practice,' click here.   Relevant EBB Signature Articles: Evidence on Midwives Evidence on Doulas Evidence on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work Listen to EBB Episodes: EBB 135 - The Need for More Indigenous Birth Workers with Miranda Kelly EBB 161 - Addressing Maternity Bias and Infant Care with Irth® App Founder, Kimberly Seals Allers EBB 189 - Why Black Lactation Matters and the Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC, Janiya Mitnaul Williams EBB 214 - Supporting Pumping Parents in Lactation with IBCLC, Nichelle Clark EBB 265 - Evidence on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work EBB 278 - Creating an Innovative, Afrocentric Model of Prenatal Care with Hakima Payne, Founder and Executive Director of Uzazi Village   For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com.   Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Find out if our Pocket Guides are currently available by visiting our shop here! Check out our EBB Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here. Find an EBB Instructor here.  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.  

In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Nastassia Harris, a registered nurse and international board-certified lactation consultant, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of maternal and infant health. Dr. Harris shares her journey into this vital profession, highlighting her passion for improving breastfeeding rates in the Black community and eliminating racial disparities in maternal and infant health. She sheds light on the work of the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, a nonprofit organization she founded, and her newest venture, Ignite Maternal Health, aimed at providing essential education and support to mother-baby nurses. Dr. Harris offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by Black families and the critical role that education, culturally congruent care, and community resources play in saving lives and preventing adverse outcomes in the postpartum period. Tune in to learn more about the impactful work being done to enhance maternal health and support families during this crucial phase of life.   Content Warning: racism, Black infant and maternal mortality, preeclampsia   Resources:   Learn about Nastassia's work, here: Perinatal Health Equity Initiative website Sistahs Who Breastfeed website Ignite Maternal Health website Follow Nastassia's work: Instagram @perintal_equity and @ignite_mh Perinatal Health Equity Initiative's Facebook and LinkedIn page Learn more about related efforts mentioned by Nastassia: Black Mamas Matter Alliance, website Black Breastfeeding Week, website Black Maternal Health Week, website Chocolate Milk Cafe, website Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Hear Her campaign, website Read the book referenced, The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris, here   Listen to EBB episodes: EBB 280 – Bringing Equity to Lactation Imagery with Nekisha Killings, IBCLC and Founder of the Melanated Mammary Atlas® EBB 214 – Supporting Pumping Parents in Lactation with IBCLC, Nichelle Clark

Today is the last day of Black Breastfeeding Week and we are talking with Sierra Woods from @lovemelamama about the importance of this week. Sierra is an RN, IBCLC, and a postpartum doula. She owns her own practice in the Indianapolis area where she provides lactation and postpartum support to new parents.Sierra explains why breastfeeding is so important to her and what inspired her to become an IBCLC. We often hear people ask why it is necessary to have a Black Breastfeeding Week and Sierra explains the statistics and history behind the urgency of spreading awareness about this topic. She gives us some insight on what this year's theme, “We Are Back Outside” means to her and shares some recommendations for those who are listening who might be thinking to themselves, “Can I do it? Can I breastfeed?”We both share our thoughts on what we hope you take away from this episode and from Black Breastfeeding Week as a whole. This week has such an important message behind it and we hope this conversation will help you understand why.Sponsor: needed - 20% off your first order with code ‘TIREDMOMSCLUB'Follow Sierra on InstagramSierra's WebsiteSierra's Emergency FormFollow @bemybreastfriend on Instagrambemybreastfriend.combemybreastfriend Amazon Storebemybreastfriend YouTube

Welcome back to another episode of Somebody's Mama podcast!  This week is Black Breastfeeding Week. In this episode we share some the resources and challenges Black Mothers experience when it comes to breastfeeding.  We hope you enjoy this episode.  Feel free to subscribe as well as leave a rating and review.  Somebodysmamapodcast.com  Follow us on IG @somebodysmamapod  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somebodysmamapodcast/support

On this episode of the EBB podcast, I talk with Nekisha Killings, IBCLC and founder of The Melanated Mammary Atlas®, all about cultural humility and educating clinicians and birth workers about identifying and diagnosing conditions that present in Black and Brown breasts/chests.   Nekisha Killings, holds a master's in public health (MPH) and is an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She's an equity strategist and maternal and child health advocate who speaks, teaches and facilitates on topics related to equity and dismantling bias across various sectors. She is also a director of equity, inclusion, and belonging with the Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association and consults with organizations on implementing creative strategies to better support marginalized communities. As a leader in the field, she wrote the chapter titled Cultural Humility in the latest core curriculum for interdisciplinary lactation care and continues to wow audiences with new realizations that positively impact their approach to business and life.   Nekisha shares how she's working to change the face of lactation education and bring equity, inclusion, diversity and most importantly training and education to clinicians and birth workers around the normalization of Black and Brown breasts/chests, as well as, identifying and diagnosing clinical conditions that present on melanated skin. Not only is Nekisha working to revolutionize how we understand many pathologies in lactation, she shares how she has been entrusted to carry forward in the production of the pivotal Breastfeeding Atlas and ensure that future clinicians and folks vested in the lactation dyad have access to accurate, complete, and inclusive information.   Content Warning: Discussion of birth/lactation trauma and lack of diversity and inclusion in lactation training.   Resources:   Follow The Melanated Mammary Atlas® on Instagram  Follow Nekisha on Instagram    Learn more and subscribe to The Melanated Mammary Atlas® here  Learn more about Nekisha and her work here   Find The Breastfeeding Atlas here    Learn about the Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association  Learn about Black Breastfeeding Week    Listen to EBB episodes:   EBB 214 - Supporting Pumping Parents in Lactation with IBCLC, Nichelle Clark EBB 211 - Supporting Expectant Families through Birth and Lactation with Birth Doula and EBB Program Team Assistant, Rikki Jenkins EBB 189 - Why Black Lactation Matters and the Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC, Janiya Mitnaul Williams   For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Check out our Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class.

Our Guests: Chanel Porchia Albert, Ancient Song Doula Services; Linda Jones, Black Women Birthing Justice; Quatia Osorio, Urban Perinatal Education Center; Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, Frontline DoulasEpisode Description: The truth is, while we wait for the medical system to confront and change its dangerous practices, it's Black birth workers who are picking up the pieces of the infant and maternal health crisis. Doulas, midwives, and community workers punch the clock day in and day out to ensure we survive and thrive in our birthing experiences, but who's taking care of them? In this special roundtable discussion, Kimberly sits down with Black women doulas from around the country who are leading the charge for better compensation and representation on a legislative level all while trying to care for themselves and their fellow sisters in birth work. Pull up a seat. You don't want to miss this much needed conversation about the state of joy in Black birth work. Download Irth, the only app where you can find prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and pediatric reviews of care from Black and brown birthing people. Leave a review today to help inform and protect others! Search reviews to empower yourself. Learn more about having a safe and empowered birth by downloading the free ebook: Birth with Irth: A Mini-Manual to Pregnancy and Childbirth for Black People For Black breastfeeding resources, visit Black Breastfeeding Week, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA), and Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE).Catch up on episode extras from seasons 1 and 2 on BIRTHRIGHT'S YOUTUBE PAGE!Subscribe to be notified of new episode releases every Wednesday! Love Birthright? Leave a rating and review.Get full episode details and transcripts on www.BirthrightPodcast.com Join the movement for equity in birth and breastfeeding by supporting our Patreon account. As a member, you'll get access to exclusive bonus content, Birthright swag, and more! Follow Kimberly Seals Allers on Twitter on Instagram: @iamKSealsAllersBirthright is funded by the California Health Care Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Brandon Diggs Williams (he/him), BSW, MSW, LCSW, about Black fatherhood, parenting in partnership, self-care, and fighting anti-Black racism. Mr. Williams currently works full-time at the Durham VA Medical Center (DVAMC), providing individual, couples, and (primarily) group therapy through the VA. He specializes in personal/spiritual development, transformative thinking, and cultural competency with a focus on the Black community. Mr. Williams is involved in multiple efforts that contribute to ally-ship, diversity and inclusion, and anti-Black racism efforts at the departmental and facility level at the Durham VA. He created, developed, and facilitates “The Invisible Struggle” therapeutic group which focuses on providing clinical mental health care for veterans dealing with stress unique to Black people in America. And serves on multiple boards/teams at the DVAMC including: The Antiracism and Black Equity Advisory Board, the Diversity and Inclusion Workgroup, and the Social Work Service Social Justice Committee. He created and leads a community organization called “Lion Tamers” that is dedicated to the holistic development of Black men. In this episode, we talk about Mr. William's balance of self-care, and self-awareness in the changing family dynamic, and the partnership between he and his wife. Content Warning: We mention anti-Black racism, internalized racism, and Christian beliefs related to gender roles. This podcast is also posted on our YouTube channel in case you want to access the video. EBB 145 – Fatherhood and Advocacy in Birth with JaMichael Perryman EBB 189 - Why Black Lactation Matters and the Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC, Janiya Mitnaul Williams Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the YouTube episodes listed above!! Follow Brandon Diggs Williams on Instagram @thediggsmethod You are The Best Thing by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown White Fragility by Dr. Robin DiAngelo Key & Peele - Black Ice Video Jane Elliot Experiment - PBS - Frontline - “A Class Divided” Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad The Mis-Education of the Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker, PhD   For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, Visit www.ebbirth.com Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/ ) Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/ ) Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/ ). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/ ), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

On the radio show this week we cover the fight to make our own decisions about our own bodies without government intervention, what's happened in Texas in the one year that SB 8 has been in effect, and how to most effectively advocate in this time of crisis; then we hear about the new opportunities for everyone to get lower prescription drug costs and more healthcare coverage; after that, we jump in with an award-winning novelist and story strategist to hear why your story is powerful; and we close the show celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and the powerful effort to breakdown barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in America. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Margarida Jorge, Lower Drug Prices Now and Health Care for America Now, @peopleb4pharma; Justina Chen, award-winning author, story strategist and Chen & Cragen, @JustinaYChen, @chenandcragen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder.

If Tara had had her way I would have called this episode Black Breastfeeding Week, because she won't SHUT UP about Black Breastfeeding Week on this one. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CheekClappers T-shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GetClapped Also check out our new website: www.cheekclappers.net

On the radio show this week we cover the fight to make our own decisions about our own bodies without government intervention, what's happened in Texas in the one year that SB 8 has been in effect, and how to most effectively advocate in this time of crisis; then we hear about the new opportunities for everyone to get lower prescription drug costs and more healthcare coverage; after that, we jump in with an award-winning novelist and story strategist to hear why your story is powerful; and we close the show celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and the powerful effort to breakdown barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in America. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Margarida Jorge, Lower Drug Prices Now and Health Care for America Now, @peopleb4pharma; Justina Chen, award-winning author, story strategist and Chen & Cragen, @JustinaYChen, @chenandcragen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder.

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Nikki Hunter-Greenaway, Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC, about the formula shortage this year and meeting your community at where they are to provide the concierge reproductive health care they deserve. Nikki Hunter-Greenaway, AKA, Nurse Nikki is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Nikki is the proud owner of Bloom Maternal Health, which provides Telehealth and house calls to pregnant and postpartum families in both Texas and Louisiana.  In 2018, she co-founded the New Orleans Breastfeeding Center and Café au Lait Breastfeeding Circle for families of color, and co-founded Nikki and Nikki Lactation Career Consultants to help Black, Indigenous, and People of Color demystify the path to becoming an IBCLC. Her goal is to improve maternal health outcomes through community education, peer mentorship, and patient-centered care. We will talk about challenges and insights Nurse Nikki experienced during her journey to becoming a lactation consultant. We also talk about cultural barriers in lactation, the importance of meeting folks where they are, and the effects of the formula shortage on the communities she serves. Content warning: We will discuss the cultural barriers and in the field of lactation, gendered language (breastfeeding), plus mentions of historical trauma, horizontal violence, formula shortage, maternal mortality rates, infant mortality rates, abortion, postpartum depression, classism, Black maternal disparities, and racism.   Resources: Nikki's FNP and IBCLC practice: Nurse Niki NP Cafe au Lait in New Orleans Follow Nikki on Instagram @nursenikkinp and on YouTube at "Nurse Nikki NP"  EBB 189 – Why Black Lactation Matters and the Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC, Janiya Mitnaul Williams  WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes  Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of YouTube episodes you listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/ ), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ebbirth), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/ ). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/ ). Apply to be an EBB Instructor here (https://www.evidencebasedbirth.com/instructor ) Click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/ ) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

On today's solo episode, Christa talks about Black Breastfeeding Week reminders, Baby Safety Month coming up in September, and shares a clip from her recent Peanut Pod talking all about the Three Parts of Self-Compassion.   Follow her on Instagram @heysoulchrista  DON'T MISS IT!   August 25 to 31 is Black Breastfeeding Week! Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/  MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best are committed to providing informational, motivational, and inspiring videos to all moms. Statements in this video are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be brought to the attention of your doctor.   Mommy Knows Best YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Mommyknowsbest   Be part of our email list to get exclusive updates, beta tester opportunities, free mommy resources, giveaways, and more! : https://bit.ly/3aikMJv   Join our Private Facebook Group: New Moms - Breastfeeding & More Support Group by Mommy Knows Best: https://bit.ly/3gQIF9z    This episode was sponsored by Mommy Knows Best. Mommy Knows Best is a brand dedicated to empowering all moms on their journey with support, tips, and products to help boost their milk supply.   Visit Mommy Knows Best at www.mommyknowsbest.com or follow us on Instagram @mommyknowsbest   

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black mothers in particular, disproportionately experience a number of barriers to breastfeeding. Black women have the lowest breastfeeding initiation rate of all racial groups at less than 70 percent. In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week . which ran through Thursday and ends today, Charlotte Dorsey, Community Progress Council's Women, Infants, and Children Education ManagerSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Mother's Milk the Show we welcome Artieka back from maternity leave after giving birth to her son. Artieka shares her experiences of breastfeeding and being a mom of two. Then Krystal and Artieka discuss Black Breastfeeding Week 2022 and offer tips for breastfeeding moms and their partners. Be sure to subscribe to our show wherever you listen to audio and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mothersmilktheshow. To learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week, visit www.blackbreastfeedingweek.org and follow #BBW22.

Black Breastfeeding Week was created in 2013 to bring awareness to the racial gap that has existed in breastfeeding rates for over 40 years. The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. When Kelly Williams became a mother 21 years ago, she was one of the black women who did not breastfeed. However, she is now a lactation counselor at Woman's Hospital working to help moms like her and remedy that racial divide in breastfeeding. In this episode of UNprivate Parts, Kelly is sharing her own story and bringing light to some of the unique challenges black women face when it comes to breastfeeding and how she is working to overcome them both at home and at work.

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week, we'll be discussing the importance of human milk for neonates with Dr. Diane Spatz, Dr. Jill Demirci, and Karen Fugate. We'll also touch on the ways COVID-19 has impacted breastfeeding practices in the NICU, and review strategies that nurses can implement at their institutions [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Importance of Human Milk for Neonates appeared first on AWHONN.

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week, we'll be discussing the importance of human milk for neonates with Dr. Diane Spatz, Dr. Jill Demirci, and Karen Fugate. We'll also touch on the ways COVID-19 has impacted breastfeeding practices in the NICU, and review strategies that nurses can implement at their institutions [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Importance of Human Milk for Neonates appeared first on AWHONN.

DESCRIPTION: On the radio show this week we cover the Women's March; what's coming and how you can get marching too; we dive into the breaking good news about student loan cancellation; we cover Black Breastfeeding Week, the barriers to breastfeeding, and how to break them down; and we close the show covering the super powers of YOUR voice and your votes.   *Special guests include: Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Women's March, @womensmarch; Melissa Byrne, Project Springboard and student loan cancellation advocate, @mcbyrne; Kimberly Seals Allars, Founder @irthapp, co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, and author of The Big Let Down: How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermined Breastfeeding; and Amanda Brown Lierman, SuperMajority, @supermajority  

On the radio show this week we cover the Women's March; what's coming and how you can get marching too; we dive into the breaking good news about student loan cancellation; we cover Black Breastfeeding Week, the barriers to breastfeeding, and how to break them down; and we close the show covering the super powers of YOUR voice and your votes. *Special guests include: Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Women's March, @womensmarch; Melissa Byrne, Project Springboard and student loan cancellation advocate, @mcbyrne; Kimberly Seals Allars, Founder @irthapp, co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, and author of The Big Let Down: How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermined Breastfeeding; and Amanda Brown Lierman, SuperMajority, @supermajority

Four baby sisters (quadruplets) were used to popularize formula in the black community. Their story is shared in the book SKIMMED and today we chat with the author Andrea Freeman about: - the governments desire to push formula - The relationship between doctors and formula companies - The history of black breastfeeding ideals in America HIRE OLIVYAH AS YOUR DOULA: connect@herholisticpath.com Natural Birth Guide: https://www.herholisticpath.com/work-with-me

Kiddada Green, the co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, is my guest on the podcast this week. Kiddada lives in Detroit, and also the Founding Executive Director of Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, which was first set up in 2007 to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for black families. As a thought leader and innovator, Kiddada has made huge strides in the area of breastfeeding support, and policy making. She serves on various committees and special projects and has had work published internationally in Breastfeeding Medicine and other noteworthy publications. It's no surprise she has been the recipient of many awards for the work she does and continues to do in support of black maternal and child health. Celebrating 10 years of Black Breastfeeding Week Black Breastfeeding Week has been running since 2012 and is marking its 10th anniversary this year. Looking back on the past ten years, Kiddada explains the reasons why she and her other co-founders Kimberly Seals Allers and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka first felt the need to set up Black Breastfeeding Week to bring greater awareness to breastfeeding in black and brown communities. Kiddada tells us about the exciting things in store for this year's Black Breastfeeding Week celebration, including an awards ceremony happening in New York City on 30th August. She also lets us know about the fundraising they are doing to support the work of Black Breastfeeding Week - which is run purely by volunteers. Kiddada also explains the poignancy of this year's theme: 'A New Foundation' A New Foundation Kiddada gives us an insight into how she and her co-founders came up with this year's theme 'a new foundation' - how it organically came about and how ultimately they were inspired by Beyonce's new album Renaissance. Speaking about the 2022 theme for Black Breastfeeding Week, Kiddada says: "We feel like Black Breastfeeding Week is at a pivitol point. We want to respect the traditions and history of black women and breastfeeding and at the same time look at what's been done despite the historical trauma and atrocities that have happened. We wanted to keep that in mind whilst looking at this new foundation which has been born through community. We're excited by that and what will come in the next ten years." Podcast sponsors - The Mum Collective Our sponsor of this episode of the boobingit podcast is the maternity and nursing clothing brand The Mum Collective. If you're looking for beautiful and sustainable loungewear that's designed with breastfeeding mamas in mind then look no further! You can shop online at themumcollective.co.uk. The Mum Collective is kindly giving boobingit listeners 10% of their collection. Shop now at themumcollective.co.uk.

8.25.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Jobs & Wages,Black Drs Get Fired,White Men Threaten Black Woman,Nat'l Black Breastfeeding Week Since the pandemic and the recession's end, Black women and men are seeing significant increases in employment and labor force participation. I talked with Joelle Gamble, Chief Economist from the U.S. Department of Labor, about the latest report from the Council of Economic Advisers on the pandemic shifts in black employment and wages.   Los Angeles County will be paying out millions to Kobe Bryant's widow. A jury agreed that she and another family will continue to suffer severe emotional distress because sheriff deputies took photos of their loved ones after the 2020 crash that Kobe, his daughter, and seven other people with their cell phones.   Black doctors are being fired from hospitals and schools at an alarming rate. I'll talk to two doctors who want to bring awareness with a call to action. We have a Roland Martin Unfiltered exclusive. A Black South Carolina woman gets threatened by two white men as she's cutting her grass. It's all on video, but the cops did nothing! She'll explain what happened in her first interview since the incident happened.  And today is the beginning of National Black Breastfeeding Week. We'll talk about the benefits of breastfeeding.  Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox

Hello Beautiful souls! Today I talked about my breast feeding journey and answered questions about my birth! Happy Black Breast feeding week! National Suicide Prevention hotline: 988 Domestic Abuse Resources: to text, chat, or call link hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) Work with me: 333 Tarot Reading link Intuitive Guiding/Coaching reading link Guidance Tarot Reading link 35 minute reiki session link 60 minute reiki session link ***1:1 Life Coaching application ***link Instagram: @valerriejoann TikTok: @valerriejoann Affirmation of the week: I choose to do what is best for me at all times. Everyone is better off around me when I put myself first. Quote: "no matter if you do it for an hour, a day, a month, or a year. You are simply amazing" FREE 101 Affirmation PDF here Subscribe to my email lists here Mentioned in the episode: MBA with Kathrin Zenkina Lactation Link Books I am currently reading or listening to: How to Discover your Dharma by Sahara Rose Grit by Angela Duckworth The book of lymph by Lisa Levitt Gainsley The body keeps the score by Bessel Van Der Kolk How to be an overnight success by Maria Hatzistefanis (listening) Dont Fucking Panic by Kelsey Darrah 13 things mentally strong people do by Amy Morin The Book you wish your parents would have read by Philippa Perry (listening) The 7 principals of making marriage work by John Gottman Thank you so much listening be sure to tune in every Fridays at 4:44pm! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curly-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curly-talk/support

Neste episódio falamos sobre a máxima da narrativa de Bárbara. Porque será que maternidades que costumam ser absurdamente intervencionistas não o fizeram desta vez? Porque será que desdenharam tanto dos relatos e dos apontamento de Bárbara? Será que a cor realmente importa para o atendimento médico, ou será que somos todos iguai? . Igbaya - Apoio à Amamentação Negra - Semana de Apoio a Amamentação Negra no Brasil, por Tiacuã e Fernanda Lopes https://www.instagram.com/amamentacaonegra/ . Black Breastfeeding Week - https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/ . “A cor da dor: iniquidades raciais na atenção pré-natal e ao parto no Brasil” https://www.scielo.br/j/csp/a/LybHbcHxdFbYsb6BDSQHb7H/abstract/?lang=pt . Protocolo para Julgamento com Perspectiva de Gênero do CNJ https://www.cnj.jus.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/protocolo-18-10-2021-final.pdf . Convenção Internacional sobre a Eliminação de Todas as Formas de Discriminação Racial http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/decreto/1950-1969/D65810.html . Convenção Interamericana Contra o Racismo, a Discriminação Racial e Formas Correlatas de Intolerância http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_Ato2019-2022/2022/Decreto/D10932.htm . Estatuto da Igualdade Racial http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2007-2010/2010/lei/l12288.htm . Política Nacional de Saúde Integral da População Negra https://bvsms.saude.gov.br/bvs/publicacoes/politica_nacional_saude_populacao_negra.pdf . Você pode nos mandar sugestões, dúvidas, críticas e elogios em: . instagram.com/falandodevopodcast falandodevo@gmail.com ⠀ . Nossas redes são: . Andreza Santana: instagram.com/maequeadvoga e twitter.com/DezaSantana . Bruna Bronzato: instragram.com/advogandocomfilhos . Bruna Thayses: instagram.com/brunathayses

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31, 2022), Carmen and Deshanti (Latched Mama Employees) talk about the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week and their own breastfeeding experiences. #BBW22 #BBW10YEARS Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week and its inception here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/

Commemorating Black Breastfeeding Week and an Oklahoma woman manages to get an AR-15 inside a patrol car despite having been handcuffed. 

Why is there a black breastfeeding week? And what it's all about?In today's episode, we will tackle why it is important to know about black breastfeeding (the last week in August) and how we can support it.Help fund a lactation consultation with Milk Diva for someone who cannot afford it by making a purchase from one of our affiliates:Ninni Co. Pacifier https://ninnico.com/?p=HyNAK8PIKMaternity & Breastfeeding Clothes https://kb.crrnt.app/NaiomiC20 https://www.milkdiva.com/givesbackMentioned in this episode:Blog on Black Breastfeeding by MilkDivaBlack Breastfeeding 360 by Kimberly Seals Allershttps://blackbreastfeedingweek.org

Tune in to this bonus episode to hear about our collaboration for Black Breastfeeding Week 2022! Submission sign up for the round table discussion: https://forms.gle/v7DPMfUnWeNq6NNv6 Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Follow Chanelle on Instagram and Facebook Tune in to The Point of it All round table on Saturday August 27, 2022 @ 3p EST on Facebook Live! Learn more about: Black Breastfeeding Week Learn more about: The Melanated Milk Atlas Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land. Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endibclc/support

In this special bonus episode of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer speaks with Kimberly Seals Allers, the creator of Black Breastfeeding Week, the Irth app, which is a helpful birth resource and community for BIPOC mothers, and host of the Birthright podcast, which highlights stories of joy and healing in Black birth. She is also a leading writer and commentator on birth breastfeeding and the intersection of race, policy, and culture. In this episode, Kimberly talks all about her experience as a BIPOC single mother and how it informed her vision to transform the experience of motherhood for BIPOC women – and why she wants to eradicate racial disparities in birth and breastfeeding and bring joy to all mother's birth experiences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with team members of Evidence Based Birth®, about a wrap-up of this past year and what our goals are for next year.  Dr. Rebecca Dekker (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® where in a world without allergies, you would find Rebecca running a garden center or maybe leading a summer camp for kids who love animals. Erin Wilson (she/her) is the research editor for Evidence Based Birth® where if Erin were stranded on a desert island, she would be fine with lots of coffee and a big sun hat.  After 10 years as an on-call doula, Erin is currently taking it slow in the mountains doing lots of cooking and exploring with her family. Ali Buchanan (she/her) is the operations coordinator and content team manager for Evidence Based Birth® where you can find Ali quoting movies, drinking coffee on the beach, and dreaming she was a backup dancer for Janet Jackson. Iya Mystique Faodugun (they/she) is the podcast coordinator and inclusivity specialist for Evidence Based Birth® where they are our table flipping, foodie loving unicorn who wants to heal all marginalized communities. Cat LaPlante (she/her) is the director of the instructor program and program team manager for Evidence Based Birth® where Cat delights in surrounding herself with the love of family and friends as she works hard along with her husband to keep five kids alive and thriving in a faith-centered lifestyle. We talk about our favorite team projects for 2021 such as past podcast episodes, our creative growth as a team, and the recent EBB Instructor retreat. We also talk about our future goals for EBB and what we look forward to in the future of Team EBB.  Content warning: We mention COVID, birth trauma, postpartum, obstetric abuse, and obstetric violence.  Listen to EBB 175 - Evidence on Midwives here. Listen to EBB 177 - Dimitri and Mera here. Listen to EBB 179 - Trish and Mimi Ang here. Listen to EBB 180 - Trauma-Informed Care and Consent with Feminist Midwife, Stephanie Tillman here. Listen to EBB 187 - Advocacy for Postpartum Medicaid Extension Coverage with Dr. Monica McLemore and Dr. Jamila K. Taylor here. Listen to EBB 189 - Why Black Lactation Matters and the Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC, Janiya Mitnaul Williams here. Listen to EBB 199 - Writing about Racism's Effects on Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes with EBB Research Associate, Ihotu Ali here. Listen to EBB 200 - Taking a Stand Against White Supremacy and Creating Solidarity in Birth Work with EBB Founder, Dr. Rebecca Dekker here. Listen to EBB 201 - Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Human Rights with Perinatal Nurse and Nurse Educator, Paula Richards here. Listen to EBB 202 - A Fast First-Time Birth Experience with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Haley Grachico here. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Happy Thanksgiving! And thank you to our new subscribers, we are grateful for you and for all of our listeners. Today we're taking you back to where it all began. Enjoy the first ever episode of Cringewatchers. And if you haven't yet, support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, invites to live events, shoutouts on the show and exclusive swag www.patreon.com/cringewatchers WARNING: This episode contains spoilers. Reshma just has one question: Who DOES that? Episode Discussed: The Undoing, Episode 1 "The Undoing" (If you haven't watched and are planning to watch The Undoing, we discuss the pilot throughout but then give the ending away around minute 28. If you're ok with mild spoilers, just skip from about 28:00-30:30.) Binging/Cringing: Lori's binging Call My Agent on Netflix Leila's cringing targeted ad stalking Special Guest: Reshma Gopaldas twitter.com/reshingbull www.instagram.com/reshmago/ Reshma's Wine + Gyn interview with the cofounder of Black Breastfeeding Week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z51d7p3mW…U3j5zHIjU&index=3 Ad: Womanly Magazine www.womanlymag.com/ Credits: Our editor is Karen Y. Chan karenychan.com/ Judith Walker created our logo and cover art Dallas DL Engram created our theme song @dadollars Our ad music is by Sidhartha Corses siddharthamusic.bandcamp.com/

Have you heard of Black Breastfeeding Week? Did you know there has been a decades long racial disparity in breastfeeding rates? In this episode I am sharing why Black Breastfeeding Week was created, the impacts of racial disparities and how mothers need to be supported along their breast-feeding journey. I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at contact@drmomsageadvice.com and tell me what other motherhood, mindset or medicine (pediatrics) topics you would love for me and my guests to discuss on future episodes. Remember you are MORE THAN ENOUGH, and you deserve to THRIVE and not just survive in your single motherhood journey. Host Information: Name: Dr. Catricia Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com Podcast: The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast Email: contact@drmomsageadvice.com Collaboration Bookings: Submit inquiries here Instagram: @drmomsageadvice Facebook: The F.L.Y. Mama Club Sign up for our email list here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-catricia/support

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Im back! Sorry for the delay between episodes, but i have another show review for you all! A handmaids tale, i must admit this is my 3rd time trying to get into this show. The first 2 episodes are really slow, but this isn't a action type of show. We get to explore the minds and lifestyles of a twisted group of people. In honor of black breast feeding week, i thought it would be fitting to talk a little about breastfeeding and what it can look like, i even talk a little about how i approach the topic of breast-feeding with my clients. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's Black Breastfeeding Week!Join us to chat with midwife, Dr. Stephanie DeVane-Johnson, PhD, CNM, FACNM, about some basics of the health disparities and history of breastfeeding in the Black community, and how we move forward with healing. Trigger warning: we explore some of the historic and present day trauma of breastfeeding for Black people.Dr. DeVane-Johnson has more than 23 years experience as a midwife and her research focuses on breastfeeding and health disparities in African Americans. She has written and published on the impact that cultural and socio-historical influences have on African American infant feeding decisions. Her work is a key piece of understanding how the Black maternal and infant health crisis can be changed. This is an incredible opportunity for us to listen up and make changes.Don't miss this episode!Dr. DeVane-Johnson has asked that we donate to the Kira Johnson Fund as a part of making these changes. You can join us in donating here:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/march-for-momsListener Question: My husband is convinced that my one cup of instant coffee a day is why our 2-month-oldis gassy. Could this be true?Become a VIP listener at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.To send us feedback, personal stories, or just to chat you can send us an email at milkminutepodcast@gmail.comFACEBOOK COMMUNITY Facebook GroupsINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/milk_minute_podcast/SHOW NOTES https://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/podcast/ep-72-black-breastfeeding-equity-and-opportunity-for-change-an-interview/SPONSORSAeroflow - Order your pump and pump parts from Aeroflow!Breastfeeding for Busy Moms - Private Consults with Heather O'NealRESOURCESMilk Minute Podcast - Episode 47: Part 1/2: America did it again . . . how we killed the infant gut microbiome (and these scientists working to fix it!) With guests Dr. Tracy Shafizadeh & Dr. Bethany Henrick with Evolve BioSystem‪s Ep. 47: Part 1/2- Infant Gut Microbiome & Breastfeeding with Evolve Biosystems.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/milkminutepodcast)

Kimberly Seals Allers, the co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, is my guest on the podcast this week. Kimberly lives in New York, is a world-renowned speaker, five-time author and host of the Birthright Podcast. Most recently, Kimberly added tech founder to her impressive repertoire having set up the Irth app to address racism and bias in maternity and infant care. Kimberly is on a mission to transform the experience of motherhood for all and to eradicate the racial disparities in birth and breastfeeding. Needless to say, I am a huge fan of the work Kimberly does and I was very excited to get the opportunity to speak to her during Black Breastfeeding Week. Kimberly's talking points The deep history of breastfeeding practices for black women Why breastfeeding amongst black and brown communities is a social justice issue and a public health issue The work being done to close the policy gaps that affect all mothers in the US Why Black Breastfeeding Week is something we can all celebrate and honour Ways we can reframe breastfeeding as an important time to rest and pause The new book coming out, 'Breastfeeding in Colour, about the impact of racism on birth and breastfeeding.

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Janiya Mitnaul Williams, IBCLC, about becoming a lactation consultant and the importance of Black Breastfeeding Week. Janiya Mitnaul Williams is an international board certified lactation consultant, a registered lactation consultant, and a certified lactation counselor who has been supporting nursing families since 2007. She holds degrees from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Union Institute & University in Speech, Language Pathology in Audiology, and Health and Wellness with a concentration in Human Lactation. Janiya is the program director of the Pathway 2 Human Lactation Training Program at North Carolina A&T State University. She also works for the Women's and Children's Center at Cone Health as a perinatal educator researcher, community liaison, and doula services coordinator. In 2015, Janiya created Mahogany Milk Support Group in order to promote, encourage and normalize nursing for Black and Brown families. That same year, Janiya also became the first person of color and non-registered nurse to be hired as a lactation consultant for the hospital system at Cone Health.  Janiya is very passionate about creating diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of lactation to promote better health outcomes for Black and Brown marginalized and underprivileged families because they have the greatest lactation barriers to overcome. We will talk about challenges Janiya experienced during her journey to becoming a lactation consultant. We also talk about cultural barriers in lactation, the importance of Black Breastfeeding Week, and creating her own Pathway 2 Human Lactation Training Program at North Carolina A&T State University. Content warning: We will discuss the cultural barriers and historical trauma (i.e. slavery) in the field of lactation. RESOURCES: Learn more about Janiya Mitnaul Williams' Pathway 2 Human Lactation Training Program at NC A&T State University here (https://www.ncat.edu/caes/departments/family-and-consumer-sciences/lactation-cert.php). Follow Janiya on Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/janiyamwilliams). Follow Mahogany Milk on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mahoganymilk/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mahoganymilk).  Learn more about NC A&T State University here (https://www.ncat.edu). Follow NC A&T State University on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ncatsuaggies/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ncatsuaggies).  Learn about Union Institute & University here (https://myunion.edu/).  Learn about the Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative at UNC-Chapel Hill University here (https://sph.unc.edu/cgbi/lactation-consultant-training/).  Learn about International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) here (https://iblce.org/).  Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week here (https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/). Follow Black Breastfeeding Week on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BlackBreastfeedingWeek), Twitter (https://twitter.com/BlkBfingWeek), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blkbfingweek/).  For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Did you know that August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and August 25th-31st is Black Breastfeeding Week? https://www.facebook.com/BlackBreastfeedingWeek/Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Kimberly Seals Allers, journalist, author and advocate for equity in maternal and infant health. Seals Allers discusses the economics, politics and culture of breastfeeding in America and the specific challenges faced by women of color.  Seals Allers has developed an app to help women of color find maternal health care free of bias. https://irthapp.com/ Related website:   www.kimberlysealsallers.com 

The Women's Health, Wisdom, and... WINE! podcast is a biweekly conversation with practitioners, providers, patients & healers about complex reproductive medicine & women's health challenges, the value of an integrative approach to these challenges, many of the women's health topics you're already thinking about & uncomfortable talking about & my personal favorite... WINE!August 25th – 31st is Black Breastfeeding Week and we want to thank Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, Kiddada Green, and Kimberly Seals Allers for pioneering such an empowering week of education, advocacy, and celebration. Passionate about changing the narrative around Black breastfeeding, these women have worked non-stop to effect positive social change around breastfeeding as an infant feeding method in the Black community. For far too long, Black mothers have not been given the tools, resources, and support needed to help them breastfeed their infants. From maternity wards being more likely to offer formula than lactation support to the need for Black mothers to return to work soon after giving birth, the systemic and historic hurdles the Black community faces every day needs to be addressed. About our guest:Charnise Littles is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant which is a fancy way to say that she PROFESSIONALLY supports families as they navigate their infant feeding goals. She serves families in person within the DMV, as well as virtually, through her company Birth & Milk Co. and John Hopkins Medicine. Charnise studied health science, health education, and public health at Howard University and George Washington University. Her other interests include providing birth doula support and spending quality time with her 6 year old son, K.J.Resources Mentioned:Getting Started with LactationCurrent Wine SelectionNext Week's Wine SelectionConnect with Birth & Milk Co.:InstagramConnect with VinoBLU® Wine Bar:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our practice on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterTwitter: eu_daimonismFor more reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website at www.laurenawhite.com.Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.com.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers. Reshma just has one question: Who DOES that? Episode Discussed: The Undoing, Episode 1 "The Undoing" (If you haven't watched and are planning to watch The Undoing, we discuss the pilot throughout but then give the ending away around minute 28. If you're ok with mild spoilers, just skip from about 28:00-30:30.) Binging/Cringing: Lori's binging Call My Agent on Netflix Leila's cringing targeted ad stalking Special Guest: Reshma Gopaldas https://twitter.com/reshingbull https://www.instagram.com/reshmago/ Reshma's Wine + Gyn interview with the cofounder of Black Breastfeeding Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z51d7p3mWEM&list=PLt8E15LaHqG7DH6pizby2xuvU3j5zHIjU&index=3 Ad: Womanly Magazine https://www.womanlymag.com/ Credits: Our editor is Karen Y. Chan https://karenychan.com/ Judith Walker created our logo and cover art Dallas DL Engram created our theme song https://soundcloud.com/dadollars Our ad music is by Sidhartha Corses https://siddharthamusic.bandcamp.com/

I'm back in placement (yaay!) and thinking about starting year 2 (eeeek!). My little miss sassy pants is growing at the speed of light and I'm not entirely ready for it. It's also Black Breastfeeding Week and I'm sooo here for it. Join me for a chatty catch up! Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and Let's Talk About It topics Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blk-mum-to-midwife/message

Join us as we honor Black breastfeeding by celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week through a conversation about why Black boobs matter!!! Hit the thumbs up, comment, rate, subscribe and follow us on social! IG and Twitter: @conscious_sedation FB: Conscious Sedation Podcast Have a question or a topic idea? Email us at getsedated705@gmail.com to share your thoughts! We can't wait to hear from you!

Fatima talks about the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week and her breastfeeding experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/millennialandpregnant/support

August 25-31 is Black Breast Feeding Week. In this episode, I talk about the importance of having this week.Check out my blog and follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/JourneytogentleWays to support this podcast: journeytogentle.com/support-jtgMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

To continue celebrating National Breastfeeding Month and uplift Black Breastfeeding Week, we took this opportunity to celebrate with an inspiring and enlightening roundtable discussion! Amy convened with Kiddada Green, Founding Executive Director of the Black Mother's Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) and co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, and Lead BMBFA Mommy Ambassador Malikah Garner and Victoria Washington, treasurer of the Black Mother's Breastfeeding Association to discuss the joys, challenges and disparities, stories, and strength within the community of Black breastfeeding mothers. These women share their passion, their moments of triumph and struggle, and the wisdom that followed. Join us as we celebrate, encourage, and commune with our breastfeeding family. The bond of nourishment truly unites us all.

To celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, we welcome Semone Williams as a guest lactation expert. Semone is currently preparing to take her IBCLC exam and has significant experience helping hundreds of families in their breastfeeding journeys. She is a Peer Counselor through WIC and a Lactation Counselor at Augusta University Hospital, as well as currently holding the position of chairperson of The CSRA Breastfeeding Coalition in Augusta, GA. Semone shares her own breastfeeding journey and how that led her to pursue becoming an IBCLC herself. She discusses the needs she sees in our own community in Georgia, as well as larger issues facing black mothers throughout the country. Points we discuss in this episode include: ● When black moms feel encouraged in their BF journey, it makes a big difference in how they keep going. ● We need more black moms supporting black moms. ● ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere) is an incredible resource for black breastfeeding women: www.breastfeedingrose.org ROSE FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingRose/ ● It's so important to win grandma over in supporting breastfeeding, because the matriarchal structure is huge in the black community: women want to make their mothers proud. ● Utilize all the help available to you, from BF support groups, to lactation counselors, to friends and family, and more. WIC has phenomenal Peer Counselor BF support services that are often under utilized. ● The infant mortality rate for black babies is 2.3 times that of white babies and black babies are 3.8 times more likely to die from low-birthweight complications than white babies. HIgher BF rates could literally help save lives. What should we all be doing? ● Support black IBCLCs! We need to see them working in more places and also fulfilling prominent leadership roles. ● Don't count yourself out. You have the ability to breastfeed and even help other women breastfeed! ● ALWAYS look at another race with the same compassion as you would your own. See the need and meet it. Be gracious and encourage mom.

This episode celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week. I had the honor of speaking with Royale Hunt who is a traditionally trained midwife who has a passion of supporting the black community to help improve the grim maternal mortality and breastfeeding rates.  This episode was eye opening and a great conversation exploring the realities of the low statistics and dreaming about what it would take to make a change.  This is an episode for all, no matter what your color is we need to know how to have conversations that encourage and support each other.  Connect with Royale: IG: @himherndthem  Connect with Aly: IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast **If you liked today's episode would you take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show so we can find more amazing people to come on and share their knowledge and insight? SHOWNOTES: 

Katie interviews Certified Birth Doula, China Tolliver, about Denver's Black Breastfeeding Week 2017. In a lively conversation covering everything from bleeding nipples to flower crowns (they are against both), Katie and China discuss the origins of the national Black Breastfeeding Week movement, why normalizing breastfeeding among communities of color is so critical, and the unique obstacles people of color face in seeking lactation support and resources. They also offer specific examples of how non-women of color or allies can support the black breastfeeding movement year-round.