The best thing Black Breastfeeding Week gave me was a sense of community. It means the world to be centered.
around nursing. I had to learn that feeding my baby was more important than other folks’ comfort, especially since I wasn’t doing anything out of the ordinary.
And this year, I’m most interested in spending less time shaming those who formula-feed and more time making donor milk accessible to all. It was an uphill battle fighting public opinions to keep nursing. But in the back of my mind, I knew we couldn’t afford to buy formula anyway. The benefits for me and my son were significant, for sure, but even if had wanted to formula-feed, we didn’t have the money to add another item to our grocery list.
I understand that the biggest predictor of breastfeeding success is support – therefore, it’s vital that we develop culturally-tailored interventions that make breastfeeding accessible to Black women, who are more likely to fall through the cracks., which is observed the full month of August, addresses a few of the social concerns associated with breastfeeding, such as the mental exhaustion, the anatomical challenges, and the lingering stigma.
But the best thing Black Breastfeeding Week gave me was a sense of community. National movements regularly ignore the struggles of Black women. It is important to feel centered, and to have our experiences highlighted.
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