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 | Aug 6, 2019 | Birth, Breastfeeding, culture, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery
It is World Breastfeeding Week, August the 1st – 7th. I love when I see how much people are celebrating this week, but when I look deeper, the most people who is celebrating this week is women who are currently breastfeeding or women who are working within this...
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 | 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 1, 2017 | Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week is a fantastic time for all of us women to come together and celebrate our breastfeeding journeys. The 25th annual event takes part during August 1-7 this year is all about working together for the common good. Despite all of the numerous...
