Protective hairstyles like braids are celebrated for their beauty and versatility. Not only do they protect your natural hair within, but they also look great and allow you to experiment with different looks. However, braiding...
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September Health: Medical Bias, Pain Legacy
People experience pain for many reasons, including injury, chronic illness, surgery, or conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis. Unfortunately, though, pain is not always recognized or treated fairly—and too often, race...
Breast Milk Storage and Safety
Breast milk contains a remarkable array of nutrients that only nutrition experts can fully describe. This “liquid gold”, as I like to call it, provides complete nourishment and immune protection tailored to your baby’s needs...
Starting Breastfeeding: Tips for New Mothers
When I had my first baby in 2021, I started my breastfeeding journey with a mix of excitement, questions, and fear. Just two days in, I found myself wondering why something so natural felt so confusing and overwhelming. According...
Overcoming Breastfeeding Limitations with Technology
The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life for healthy growth and optimal development. Sadly, almost 2 out of 3 infants never enjoy exclusive...
10 Myths Discouraging Black Breastfeeding
Misinformation has always been a big problem in Black communities. The US Office on Women’s Health said myths about breastfeeding are common among Black women. It’s well known that during slavery, Black women were forced to...
Breastfeeding Support Tips for Black Dads
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month—dedicated to celebrating, educating, and raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and their babies. While the spotlight is focused on the mothers...
Know Your Rights: Black Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding amongst Black women faces unique challenges. Despite having health benefits for both mother and infants, Black mothers still face barriers in meeting their breastfeeding intentions. These can range from negative...
Public Health After Wet Nursing Trauma
Breastfeeding has always been a deeply personal and culturally shaped experience, particularly within the Black community. August is designated as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. As such, its meaning, acceptance, and practice in...
Summer Health: Prioritizing Our Teens
When school lets out for the summer, teens enjoy a break from academics—but they’re also at greater risk of harm. While summer offers freedom and fun, it removes the structure, supervision, and services that typically help...