The Role of a Quality Breastfeeding Pillow
There are many challenges a Black mother will face when her breastfeeding journey begins. One of the most common difficulties is finding the sweet spot for both her and her... Read More
How I Became a Cow!
How I became a cow As Black Breastfeeding Week begins, and especially after learning that so many of my Mommination sisters are with child, I wanted to share how I... Read More
Top Five Reasons We Need A Black Breastfeeding Week
Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent CDC data show that 75% of white... Read More
8 Best Techniques to Wean Baby
It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at the thought of weaning. If you aren’t, you are on... Read More
It’s 2020 and my boobs are finally free!
It’s the first day of the new decade and my boobs are finally free! My breastfeeding journey Nobody could have told me 2 years and four months ago that I... Read More
When did breastfeeding become a luxury?
I took a breath to brace myself for any possible negative feedback to come. “Thank you for meeting with me,” my supervisor started. “As you know, we need to go... Read More
Chocolate Milk Needs Chocolate Gear and Chocolate Support
It’s Black Breastfeeding Week and I LOVE Chocolate Milk (that’s what I’ve nicknamed Black Mama’s Liquid Gold). As a four time breastfeeding mama I know that what I wear and... Read More
Coatneys Don’t Quit! My Breastfeeding Journey
While crying and complaining to my husband about the difficulties that came with nursing, he said something to me that he says often. “Coatneys don’t quit!” In my head, I... Read More
I want my breasts back… I think!
Until becoming a mom I never experienced having two intensely opposite emotions about the exact same thing!I absolutely love and hate nursing my now two-year-old son.It’s so bizarre...... Read More
If only breastfeeding came with instructions
From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. It didn’t take some nurse or doctor to convince me of the benefits, I knew... Read More
The Best Choice For My Baby
Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as long as I did. 19 months to be exact, it... Read More
Breastfeeding: Some Slavery Crap?
As I travel the country as a breastfeeding advocate, I am rarely shocked by the comments I receive or the misconceptions people share. Except for the time a Black woman asked... Read More
The Selfish Reason I Stopped Breastfeeding…
If you’ve been following me and my writing for any length of time you know that I am a proud breastfeeding mama! I mean I was so excited that with... Read More
4 Things Every Pregnant Mom Should Know before Breastfeeding…
Originally Posted on TheMillennialMatraichllc.com by Candice Happy Black Breastfeeding Week Mamas!! I’m so excited that this week exists for us to come together, share knowledge, uplift one another and further... Read More
8 Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Breastfeeding, while natural, is often difficult. Many problems can creep in and threaten to stop you from breastfeeding. The good news is that virtually every problem that comes along with... Read More
The 411 on Colostrum Harvesting
Colostrum Harvesting or Antenatal Hand Expression is a topic that isn't talked about as much as it should be. So many moms with high risk pregnancy situations are unaware of... Read More
I Breastfeed Wherever and Whenever I Want
I have a beautiful baby girl who’s attached like no other. You can’t tell me nothing when it comes to feeding my baby and making sure she’s good. I... Read More
Breastfeeding & Sex – The great divide
Breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural experience that many mothers will have with their little ones. While I’m not here to debate if breast is best, when making the decision... Read More