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 | Dec 8, 2018 | Doula, Nutrition, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery
Lately I’ve been enjoying broccoli. I’ve desired it regularly since having my last son and it’s in most of our meals. Broccoli actually is a versatile vegetable. We’ve had it at every meal. A simple tip is that you can enjoy the stalk in different meals and use the...
by Ruth Dennison | Aug 7, 2018 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Doula, parenting, Visually impaired parents
I remember when I was contacted by a first time father of a newborn. He said him and his fiancé was currently in hospital and as breastfeeding had not gotten off to the best start due to the lack of support, mixed opinions and suggestions they thought it would be...
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 | Feb 2, 2018 | Birth, Doula, fit pregnancy, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery, Reproductive health, Womens health
Do you know what a husband stitch is?…..it is when repairing episiotomies or tearing from birth, some providers put in an extra stitch “for daddy,” with painful consequences for women. This practice is truly happening and new parents are not being informed about...
