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I wish I had you strong mothers around me 19 years ago. I could not push through the pain. I did attempt, but could not do it (was it due to my being selfish???) Well, now, when I am approached by a young mother who is debating breastfeeding or bott…
My daughter is 13 months now, and still nursing. I have recieved comments, positive and negative over the past year about my breastfeeding. The negative comments do usually stem from ignorance, and I assume that the "positive" ones are usually out o…
I am a mom who has breastfed all three of my children up to the ages of 2. My son will be 2 in october. I am still nursing him and I am also in the process of weaning him. I get a lot of static from many black women about nursing as long as I am or…
This group is for breastfeeding mothers or others interested in knowing more about breastfeeding.
Hi Rhonda,
How exciting. Thanks for your input on the blog I posted about breastfeeding. You had good insight and I agree with you 100 %. Working for WIC where I promote breastfeeding can be rough in a sense due to the fact that mothers are given fo…
Hi Melissa,
I breastfed my three year old for six months. I wanted to do it for a year, but I had to go back to work and just couldn't pump during the day in my work environment. I met many moms at the time and still meet others who think it's unfas…
I am a black breastfeeding mother who isn't surrounded by many other breastfeeding mothers of our race. I have white and black friends but only my white ones are the ones who are breastfeeding or have breastfed. They didn't influence me in no shape…
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- Why join the Black Moms Network?
- Desire to network with other breastfeeding moms. Want to support and protect breastfeeding in the African american community.
- How did you find the black moms club?
- Search Engine
- How many children do you have?
- Three
- About Me:
- I am a black breastfeeding mother of three children. I breastfed all of my children. I work as a breastfeeding peer counselor for the WIC program in Dayton, Ohio where I have been employed for 5 years. I work with mostly african american moms and have a breastfeeding support group as well. Studying to become a certified lactation consultant and will start nursing school soon. Desire to work as a black lactation consultant in the hospital.
- Age:
- 30
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- Female
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- http://www.iblce.org
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Why is it that Black women have the lowest breastfeeding rates???
I am a black breastfeeding mother who isn't surrounded by many other breastfeeding mothers of our race. I have white and black friends but only my white ones are the ones who are breastfeeding or have breastfed. They didn't influence me in no shape or form. I breastfed my first two children before I met these particular mothers. Because I work for WIC as a breastfeeding assistant, I work with many moms, white and black and trust me there are white moms who are sometimes are not interested either… Continue
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 5:30am — 4 Comments
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- At 1:35pm on September 28, 2009,
Spirit Filled said…
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- At 1:34pm on September 28, 2009,
Spirit Filled said…
- Hi Melissa,
Just wanted to stop by to say hello. Where were you 19 years ago girl??? I attempted to breastfeed with my hcildren, but due to my...now I can admit it...selfish-ness, I could not push through the pain. Now, when I have younger mothers asking me for my opinion, I strongly encourage breastfeeding. Stay encouraged with your passion. Let other women know the power...in the pump.
~Spirit
www.proverbs31women.ning.com invites you.
- At 9:47pm on September 23, 2009,
Rhonda McKnight said…
- I wish you the best with being able to secure a position as a lactation consultant or educator in a hospital. You are clearly passionate about this topic.
Blessings,
Rhonda McKnight
Debut novel, Secrets and Lies coming Nov 24th
www.rhondamcknight.net
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