When Krystal Duhaney, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, founded her breastfeeding-support company, Milky Mama, in 2015, she was afraid to show her face. “I thought that if people saw that I ...

This week we are honored to celebrate and bring awareness to the Black Breastfeeding journey. We know Breastfeeding to be one of our greatest gifts to motherhood; one that provides the ability to feed ...

For over a decade, Black Breastfeeding Week has served as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of Black mothers, creating a space to celebrate and advocate for a healthier future.

African American mothers continue to have the lowest breastfeeding rates, even as the breastfeeding rates have risen in the U.S. over the past 25 years. Racism is an important barrier to breastfeeding ...

The issues of maternal and infant mortality in communities of color, particularly in the Black community, are often ignored. It is no secret that Black mothers face a host of challenges to accessing ...

Giving birth can be a moment of intense joy. But for some mothers, the experience of childbirth can be distressing and can bring lasting trauma. Birth trauma can result from both physical ...

Breastfeeding is one of the best investments society can make in children’s and women's health and survival. Despite a large body of evidence that underscores the benefits of breastfeeding and points ...

Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally. That’s why World Breastfeeding Week 2025, happening from August 1 to 7, is more than just a celebration. It’s a reminder that every mama ...