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Feb 26
3 min

Celebrating the Next Generation of Black Women Researchers - Tyra Gross, Ph.D., MPH

For the last week of Black History Month, we are celebrating the next generation of Black women researchers in breastfeeding and Black...

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Celebrating the Next Generation of Black Women Researchers - Alexis Woods Barr, Ph.D., MS

Ayanna Robinson

Feb 24
3 min

Celebrating the Next Generation of Black Women Researchers - Alexis Woods Barr, Ph.D., MS

As the political climate in this country is ever-changing, public health leaders need to find innovative, timely, and real-world solutions..

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Celebrating the Next Generation of Black Women Researchers - Shantesica Gilliam, MPH

Ayanna Robinson

Feb 22
3 min

Celebrating the Next Generation of Black Women Researchers - Shantesica Gilliam, MPH

For the last week of Black History Month, we are celebrating the next generation of Black women researchers in breastfeeding and Black...

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Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Jan 28
3 min

A Year in Review - 2020

For many reasons, 2020 was a historic year. While surviving a global pandemic with an unimaginable number of lives lost, we also have...

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Social Support and Achieving Breastfeeding Goals

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Jan 11
2 min

Social Support and Achieving Breastfeeding Goals

Both received support and perceived support for breastfeeding predict breastfeeding success (Mitra et al., 2004). Several typologies...

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Alex Elle - A Breastfeeding Journey, Self-Care, & Mothering Ourselves

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Sep 8, 2020
1 min

Alex Elle - A Breastfeeding Journey, Self-Care, & Mothering Ourselves

Author and wellness consultant, Alex Elle, shares her breastfeeding journey with our breastfeeding boot camp participants.

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Every Drop of Breast Milk Counts. However, Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity are Important.

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Sep 1, 2020
3 min

Every Drop of Breast Milk Counts. However, Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity are Important.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant’s life and the continuation of...

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Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Aug 21, 2020
2 min

Black Breastfeeding Week Happenings!

Are you ready for Black Breastfeeding Week (08/25 - 8/31)? We have a full week ahead. Mark your calendars for all of our events & appearance

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Preparing Black Mothers and Birthing Persons for Birth, Breastfeeding, and Beyond - bEarth Work App

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

Preparing Black Mothers and Birthing Persons for Birth, Breastfeeding, and Beyond - bEarth Work App

What? Black Girls’ Breastfeeding Club is launching our bEarth Work app, which makes it easier for Black mothers and birthing persons to...

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CDC Breastfeeding Report Card Statistics for Black Mothers

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Jun 14, 2020
1 min

CDC Breastfeeding Report Card Statistics for Black Mothers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the nation's 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card.

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Black Maternal Mental Health and Managing Postpartum Maternal Stress

Ayanna Robinson

May 9, 2020
5 min

Black Maternal Mental Health and Managing Postpartum Maternal Stress

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and May 4th through 8th is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Becoming a mother and...

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For Nia with Love in the Form of Donor Milk

Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Jan 28, 2020
7 min

For Nia with Love in the Form of Donor Milk

Learn about one mother's story through birth and accepting donor breast milk for her child. Sometimes breastfeeding looks like this.

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A National Directory of Breastfeeding Support Groups for Black Mothers

Black Girls' Breastfeeding Club

Apr 8, 2019
1 min

A National Directory of Breastfeeding Support Groups for Black Mothers

In research with Black mothers who participate in online groups for breastfeeding support, one thing is clear.... Black mothers desire to...

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How Counselors, Doulas, and Birth Workers Enhance Pregnancy and Motherhood for Black Women

Alexis Anderson

Feb 18, 2019
4 min

How Counselors, Doulas, and Birth Workers Enhance Pregnancy and Motherhood for Black Women

In the United States, Black women are more than three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. Doulas (and...

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Black Girls' Breastfeeding Club

Dec 30, 2018
2 min

A Year in Review - 2018

2018 has been an incredible year of growth for Black Girls' Breastfeeding Club. With the support of our village and through...

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Ayanna Robinson, Ph.D., MPH

Oct 22, 2018
2 min

(in)Visible Woman

Exploring alternative representations of her analysis, she explored poetical thinking as a way to practice reflexivity and engage broader au

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Ayanna Robinson, Ph.D., MPH

Oct 22, 2018
1 min

EMPOWERED*

"Empowered" is another poem developed by BGBC founder as she explored alternative ways of representing her findings from her resea

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Black Girls Breastfeeding Club

Sep 24, 2018
1 min

Breastfeeding with Love and in Public

On August 30th, Black Girls' Breastfeeding club hosted an event in Atlanta, Georgia in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week and to kick off...

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BGBC Founder Featured on Natural Parenting Show!

Ayanna Robinson

Sep 11, 2018
1 min

BGBC Founder Featured on Natural Parenting Show!

During Black Breastfeeding week, BGBC founder, Ayanna Robinson, was featured on "Natural Parenting Talk with Lauren and Keema". If you...

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Breastfeeding Twins - A Story of Faith and Perseverance

Kristin Fields, MPH

Aug 29, 2018
5 min

Breastfeeding Twins - A Story of Faith and Perseverance

On September 1, 2018 God blessed my husband and I with 2 precious babies; a boy and girl set of twins! I had a GREAT pregnancy and though...

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