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Don’t let the color of your skin limit how you feed your child. Feed your baby with confidence.
Are You
If so, let’s get you supported with evidenced-based information while still taking a holistic approach.
Just because the other women in your family didn't breastfeed/chestfeed, doesn’t automatically mean you can’t.
Our women were disempowered, but that ends now. It is our responsibility to break this generational curse together.
Our mothers, grandmothers and aunties were:
Our women didn't even know breastfeeding was a choice!
In their lives, formula was touted as superior to human milk and was heavily marketed to Black women.
Due to commercialization and racist practices, bad information was given to them that sabotaged their milk supplies. Hospitals even gave them pills to dry up their milk.
This is STILL HAPPENING TODAY.
Current research shows that “Black mothers are 9 times as likely to be given formula for their babies than white mothers”
Together we can disrupt this generational cycle of trauma, reclaim ourselves and empower our children.
Black
breastfeeding
is revolutionary!
Your Postpartum Consultation will give you the tools and space you need to discuss your baby as well as your feeding goals, concerns and challenges that you’re having related to nursing your baby.
We'll also cover pumping/bottle feeding and/or supplementation whether that’s with formula, your own milk or donor milk.
Through it all, you will learn what it takes to establish and maintain your milk supply and how to troubleshoot common issues such as nipple pain, engorgement and plugged ducts. This service is perfect for those with doubts and need a little encouragement to continue their breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.
Let’s break these generational patterns together and unapologetically take back our bodies.
Mama,
You are not alone. You may not be feeling like yourself mentally or emotionally and that's okay. It is completely normal to be sad and to grieve a difficult pregnancy or a traumatic labor.
You're never alone in not feeling that immediate bond with your baby or like you have your ‘ish together. Whether you are happy, disappointed, excited, angry, bewildered or anything else, you deserve the space to feel how you feel.
#WeSeeHer #WeHearHer
Although lactating can improve mental health, there is still a lot of stigmatization in the Black community. We’ve heard it all:
You Deserve The Postpartum Care That Reflects Your Current Needs
You may be the 1st in your family to try breastfeeding (Congratulations!).
Navigating uncharted waters while battling postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and dealing with the stress of a newborn isn’t easy.
Taking care of yourself and finding the appropriate types of support is imperative during this period, and scrambling around looking for a postpartum doula, lactation consultant, massage therapist or mental health therapist that understands you, can be difficult while in the fog of new motherhood.
Hence the creation of The Bridge Directory. 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.
Just like our ancestors, we too are resilient. Today’s resiliency may look like:
Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding / Bodyfeeding Is The Biological Norm
Together, we can end the deep rooted breastfeeding myths that have plagued Black families and communities for far too long. Here’s what we’re sure of:
You are taking back your power
You are disrupting intergenerational trauma and ending patterns of abuse
You are seeking help
You are breastfeeding
And for all of these, you should be proud of your bravery, your efforts, and your achievements!
Client Testimonials
She was a wealth of knowledge and passionate about breastfeeding. She made sure to note that we know what is best for our babies. Having us question the healthcare providers for more information. She is easy to talk to and provides great resources and information!
- BIPOC Fourth trimester support circle mom