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 | Oct 8, 2017 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery
Do you know the history of “granny midwifes”? Granny Midwife’s are a tradition of primarily black healers. These midwives were generally well-respected, esteemed, older, wise women who were first transported from Africa to the Americas on slave...
by Ruth Dennison | Aug 28, 2016 | Breastfeeding
It was World Breastfeeding Week on 1-7th August 2016. Have your heard about Black Breastfeeding Week, 25th-31st August 2016? I support, teach and promote breastfeeding for everyone of every race, culture and background. When I stumble on Black Breastfeeding Week, I...
