by Ruth Dennison | Oct 31, 2019 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, Doula, infant loss, maternal mortality, Midwifery
We have come to the last day of Black History Month. To end this month, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the history of birth within the black community. Below I have attached a few videos to give you a deeper insight into what birth looked/s like in...
by Ruth Dennison | Apr 4, 2019 | Baby Loss, Birth, Breastfeeding, culture, Doula, infant loss, parenting
I have put together an Infant feeding survey to look into the racial & cultural disparities of breastfeeding within the UK. I am currently in the process of planning Black Breastfeeding Week 2019, which will take place on Friday 30th August 2019 (save the date)....
by Ruth Dennison | Aug 21, 2018 | Baby Loss, Black child, Black mother, Breastfeeding, culture, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy
Black Breastfeeding Week starts 25th – 31st August, we will celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week for the first time in the UK. There has been a look into what has been happening in the breastfeeding community of black families. It has been documented in the UK...
by Ruth Dennison | Oct 15, 2017 | Baby Loss, Birth, pregnancy
We really want to hold you and kiss your little head, we want to watch you sleeping in your little cosy bed. We wanted to count your fingers, and your 10 tiny toes. We wanted to see your smile sweet baby, but you was gone too soon. We don’t know what way to turn...
by Ruth Dennison | Aug 24, 2017 | Black child, Black mother, Breastfeeding, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth
Celebrating black breastfeeding week 25th – 31st August 2017. Many people are wondering why Black Breastfeeding Week. This video will give you a better insight to why Black Breastfeeding Week is needed. This video also contains amazing images of women...