Brown Mamas Breastfeed Archive

  • It’s been way too long since I updated the blog. I have great news to share. Jeanine and I expanded the Brown Mamas Breastfeed project into a book and website...

    Exciting endeavors

    It’s been way too long since I updated the blog. I have great news to share. Jeanine and I expanded the Brown Mamas Breastfeed project into a book and website...

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  • Over the past couple of days, the interwebs have been all atwitter about the promotion of this breastfeeding doll: The doll simulates suckling at a woman’s breast when it is...

    The Breastfeeding Doll is Coming for Your Daughter

    Over the past couple of days, the interwebs have been all atwitter about the promotion of this breastfeeding doll: The doll simulates suckling at a woman’s breast when it is...

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  • CALL FOR BOOK SUBMISSIONS UPDATE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 1, 2011 Please send submissions to: liquidgoldbook[at]gmail[dot]com Liquid Gold: Black Mothers on Breastfeeding Mother’s Day 2011, two mama bloggers swarmed...

    Liquid Gold: Call for Submissions

    CALL FOR BOOK SUBMISSIONS UPDATE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 1, 2011 Please send submissions to: liquidgoldbook[at]gmail[dot]com Liquid Gold: Black Mothers on Breastfeeding Mother’s Day 2011, two mama bloggers swarmed...

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  • The impetus for the Brown Mamas Breastfeed Project was a dormant one for months.  Each time I got a nasty glare, surprised look, or harsh word from a stranger about...

    BMB: My Story

    The impetus for the Brown Mamas Breastfeed Project was a dormant one for months.  Each time I got a nasty glare, surprised look, or harsh word from a stranger about...

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  • Breeze Harper & Sun Harper-Zahn (new-born) How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? I only have one child so far but am still breastfeeding him...

    BMB: Breeze & Sun

    Breeze Harper & Sun Harper-Zahn (new-born) How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? I only have one child so far but am still breastfeeding him...

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  • Toya & daughter My daughter is 15 months old and we are still nursing. She was exclusively breastfed for 8 months before introducing solids. Breastfeeding was the only option for...

    BMB: Toya & Daughter

    Toya & daughter My daughter is 15 months old and we are still nursing. She was exclusively breastfed for 8 months before introducing solids. Breastfeeding was the only option for...

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  • Sheli & Nahla 13 mos in first photo…10 mos in last one My son Daniel is 17 he breastfed until 36 mos; my daughter Keri is 14 she breastfed until 30 mos...

    BMB: Sheli & Nahla

    Sheli & Nahla 13 mos in first photo…10 mos in last one My son Daniel is 17 he breastfed until 36 mos; my daughter Keri is 14 she breastfed until 30 mos...

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  • Denene & Babies In black shirt, with Mari, about age 4 months How long I breastfed Mari: I breastfed Mari for 12 months (I pumped for an additional two) The...

    BMB: Denene & Babies

    Denene & Babies In black shirt, with Mari, about age 4 months How long I breastfed Mari: I breastfed Mari for 12 months (I pumped for an additional two) The...

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  • Lea & Janessa with their Babies How long did I breastfeed that babe for: 3.5 years. I tried to wean her gently and finally had to go cold turkey. Mama...

    BMB: Friends Lea & Janessa with Babies

    Lea & Janessa with their Babies How long did I breastfeed that babe for: 3.5 years. I tried to wean her gently and finally had to go cold turkey. Mama...

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  • Tara & Alex @ 7 weeks How long have you been breastfeeding? From moment of birth it has been 7 weeks Why did you choose to breastfeed? I chose to...

    BMB: Tara & Alex

    Tara & Alex @ 7 weeks How long have you been breastfeeding? From moment of birth it has been 7 weeks Why did you choose to breastfeed? I chose to...

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