Parenting Decolonized Breastfeeding in the Black Community
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Dec 6, 2019 Nichelle Clark, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, passionately advocates for breastfeeding in the Black community. She highlights breastfeeding as an act of resistance against systemic injustices and explores its rich cultural significance. Nichelle addresses the generational trauma impacting perceptions of breastfeeding and discusses the importance of community support. The conversation also debunks myths, shares personal challenges, and emphasizes the critical need for education to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Breastfeeding and Generational Trauma
- Breastfeeding resistance in the Black community stems from generational trauma dating back to slavery.
- This trauma created negative attitudes and mistrust around breastfeeding that persist today.
Avoid Harmful Sleep Myths
- Understand that babies waking at night is normal and necessary for health and breathing.
- Avoid myths like adding cereal to a bottle to make babies sleep through the night, as they are unsafe and ineffective.
Breastfeeding Requires Support
- Breastfeeding is often misunderstood as ‘natural’ but it involves a steep learning curve and requires support.
- Certified breastfeeding specialists exist to help parents navigate challenges but are often unknown or inaccessible.