by Ruth Dennison | Aug 29, 2019 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, Breastfeeding, culture, parenting, post-birth
I never imagined my breast feeding journey lasting this long. I thought that when I was back to work after 12 months, that would be it, my breast-feeding days would be over, something I would miss but at the same time, I would appreciate my uninterrupted sleep and...
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 | Jun 9, 2018 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, Breastfeeding, culture, Nutrition, parenting
This image above is a group of unapologetic Black Alabama mums bringing awareness to the beauty of breastfeeding. Everyday a mother gives birth. Everyday a mother would attempt to breastfeed her newborn. Everyday a mother successfully breastfeeds her baby and...
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...
by Ruth Dennison | May 29, 2017 | parenting, pregnancy
Why? Why do I have to fear I will be mistreated by people who I should trust? Why do I get looked down on from health care professionals when I attend my antenatal appointment? Why do people make assumptions that I don’t have a job, I’m a single mother...
