Health Care

February 26, 2013

I was armed with an arsenal of information on how to have a successful breastfeeding beginning as we prepared for the birth of our daughter. I had read many of the best books, credible websites, and had extensive conversations with my health care providers, other nursing moms, and colleagues with...

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Ericka Abrams

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February 26, 2013

Ebeth will be teaching her eating for breastfeeding class at Crossings Center for Healing Traditions on Saturday March 9th from 11am-2pm. Register at www.eatingforbreastfeeding.eventbite.com .

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Ebeth Johnson

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February 26, 2013

I breastfed both of my children, worked and went to school all at the same time. It was challenging but well worth it. The closeness we develop, I am finding was not momentary, it’s for life! My daughter is now twelve and my son is six. They don’t remember reaching up touching my face as they...

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M. Harper

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February 26, 2013

The day my milk came in was a day I’ll never forget. I gave birth and had a successful latching for the first day and a half. On the second day, I felt my breasts become hot globes, rock hard, and flooded with milk. They were so full that I had to buy new nursing bras that same day. I noticed...

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Latham Thomas

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February 26, 2013

In the church hall, where everyone gathers to chat and grab their coats after service, I was breastfeeding my son discreetly in a corner using a nursing cover. Several young men passed by to say hello to me, only to walk awkwardly the other way, avoiding eye contact, when they realized I was...

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Phoebe Farag Mikhail

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February 26, 2013

My breastfeeding journey started out as indifferent. People asked me if I was planning on breastfeeding and I would say “I am going to try it.” I figured I would just see what happened. I thought if it worked out, great; if not, that would be ok too. When my son was born, he latched on quickly and...

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Diana Limongi

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February 26, 2013

Written on behalf of USLCA. The greatest public health challenges facing the U.S. today are not the acute illnesses of a generation ago. Today’s challenges cannot be overcome with a dose of antibiotics or a childhood vaccine. Diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses are the...

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Debi Ferrarello

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February 26, 2013

I am so happy to share with you this list of black women who breastfeed! If you check the current data on black women and breastfeeding you’ll most likely find reports saying that we do not breastfeed, we have the lowest rates, we only breastfeed for 3-6 months, etc. I would like to know where are...

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Darcel

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February 26, 2013

Fear. Indifference. Disdain. These are the emotions that too many African American mothers feel regarding the decision to breastfeed. Instead of having the cheerful "breast is best" line sung to them from family members, colleagues and even physicians, some black mothers have to fight through a...

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Christina Caldwell

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February 26, 2013

I am an African American woman breastfeeding currently, so I wanted to share my story and why it is so important to Breast Feed, if you are able! Breastfeeding is the best thing that you can do for your baby and at the same time it is the biggest sacrifice you will EVER make in your life. When I...

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