Many new moms look forward to the bonding experience of breastfeeding a new baby. But in the U.S., there’s a mismatch between global recommendations surrounding breastfeeding (six months of exclusive nursing, says The World Health Organization) and making those recommendations a reality, especially for Black Mothers.

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5 Ways to Support the Breastfeeding Mom in Your Life

Whether you’re a partner, sister, brother, coworker, parent, or friend - there are definitely ways you can support the breastfeeding mom in your life.

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5 Ways to Support the Breastfeeding Mom in Your Life

Whether you’re a partner, sister, brother, coworker, parent, or friend - there are definitely ways you can support the breastfeeding mom in your life.

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3 Tips to Remember When Breastfeeding for the First Time

If you’re a first time mom - or just a first time breastfeeder, you might be wondering what you need to be doing to prepare for breastfeeding.

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