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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...
Black Girls' Breastfeeding Club
Apr 8, 20191 min read


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...
Alexis Anderson
Feb 18, 20194 min read


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...
Black Girls' Breastfeeding Club
Dec 30, 20182 min read


(in)Visible Woman
Exploring alternative representations of her analysis, she explored poetical thinking as a way to practice reflexivity and engage broader au
Ayanna Robinson, Ph.D., MPH
Oct 22, 20182 min read


EMPOWERED*
"Empowered" is another poem developed by BGBC founder as she explored alternative ways of representing her findings from her resea
Ayanna Robinson, Ph.D., MPH
Oct 22, 20181 min read


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...
Black Girls Breastfeeding Club
Sep 24, 20181 min read


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...
Ayanna Robinson
Sep 11, 20181 min read


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...
Kristin Fields, MPH
Aug 29, 20185 min read


Race, Social Justice, and Support – A Journey through Breastfeeding
As I think back on my breastfeeding journey, there were key points of intervention that undermined my voice and showed either lack of...
Ayanna Robinson, Ph.D., MPH
Aug 27, 20183 min read


"Breastfeeding with Love and in Public" - Free Photo Shoot During Black Breastfeeding Week
We are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week with the launch of a project to increase the representation of Black mothers breastfeeding in...
Ayanna Robinson
Aug 19, 20181 min read


Let's Get Together
We are our sister's keeper. We also understand the importance of community and we like to have a good time. Click on the image to access...
Ayanna Robinson
Jul 21, 20171 min read


Mothering Young and Breastfeeding: Tips on Meeting Your Goals
Younger mothers typically have lower breastfeeding initiation and also shorter duration rates (Olaiya et al., 2016, McDowell et al.,...
Ayanna Robinson
Jul 7, 20175 min read


My Body, My Choice (Revisited)
The Women's March in DC received both praises and criticisms. The conversations on inclusiveness reminded me of an article I read during...
Ayanna Robinson
Feb 24, 20177 min read


Black Girls Breastfeeding Club
Nov 28, 20160 min read


Shaping Breastfeeding Norms Digitally
It is critical for Black women to see images of themselves and their bodies in ways that are not sexually exploitative. The media is a...
Black Girls Breastfeeding Club
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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