Prenatal
If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, it is crucial that you know you ARE capable! Not only does your body grow your baby for 9 months, but it also has the power to feed your baby, giving your child the unique nutrients that help them to grow strong.
Are You
If so, let’s get you supported with evidence-based information while still taking a holistic approach.
BLACK
breastfeeding
is revolutionary!
You’re smart; you’ve done your research and you know the science behind human milk feeding. If you are like most of us, your brain is actually on research overload, adding to your mental strain and exhaustion.
Internet forums like Peanut or What to Expect are
NOT designed to support YOUR history, YOUR story, or YOUR revolution. On top of this, they are full of conflicting information. You know what I’m talking about:
You deserve better!
As a Black parent, revolutionary outcomes happen when working with someone who has actually lived the Black experience.
Your Prenatal Onboarding Session is your very own private breastfeeding class. Unlike a group breastfeeding class, you will receive personalized information specific to your life and circumstances. Is this your first baby? Or do you have an older child that you didn’t meet your feeding goals with?
Made to fit your individual needs, this session will prepare you for your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey by:
We will also describe different nursing positions and demonstrate what a proper latch looks like. We’ll even talk about your support system to ensure that you are surrounded by people who are respectful of your feeding goals. Spouses, partners, grandparents and other relatives are highly encouraged to attend. Research shows that “Black mothers are 9 times as likely to be given formula for their babies compared to white mothers”
New moms and parents get lots of baby advice!
However, it’s not always a good thing, especially if that advice comes from someone lacking the relevant experience. Invest in your baby’s future by learning from the most qualified sources.
Did you know with the right support, giving your baby your own milk reduces their risk of:
While helping yourself:
Speaking of support, at times during a pregnancy you may require the services of a Midwife or a Birth Doula. This may be due to the fact that your OB/GYN, nurse or other medical caregiver is not treating you with respect, not giving you proper information or not listening to your concerns. They may even be discriminatory, prejudiced or racist. Alongside these issues, they may not look like you or come from the same culture as you, making it difficult to connect on a more personal level. You may be aware of the news articles and social media posts detailing how being a pregnant Black woman is complicated, even deadly. So, who can you turn to for support? How do you help keep yourself safe? The answer to these questions is simple; hire support/medical professionals that look like you and understand your unique history. This is where The Bridge Directory comes into play! It is a community of professionals seeking to heal the healthcare disparities that plague our people. At your fingertips, you will have access to a list of professionals who have walked in your shoes and are committed to serving you in culturally competent ways.
We don't have to be afraid to bond with our babies!
Together, we can end the deep-rooted breastfeeding myths that have plagued Black families and communities for generations.
Today, we know that
Black women fed this country.
We honor our ancestors for their resiliency. We thank our grandmothers, mamas, aunties and sisters for being powerful in keeping us safe.
And through that honor: We reclaim our bodies.
We change the narrative.
We feed OUR children, OUR way.
