Who created Black breastfeeding week and why?
Anaya Sangodele-Ayoka, Kimberly Seals Allers and Kiddada Green founded Black breastfeeding week to promote breastfeeding and let black moms know they’re not alone.
What is Black breastfeeding week about?
The face of breastfeeding promotion was white and black women breastfeed too. It’s important to promote awareness to all moms about breastfeeding because breastfeeding is very nutritional for babies. Black breastfeeding week is about encouraging black women to keep breastfeeding, connect with other breastfeeding moms and post breastfeeding selfies to promote awareness.
What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding and why is it Important? ♦Breast milk helps keep your baby healthy. ♦It supplies all the necessary nutrients in the proper proportions. ♦It protects against allergies, sickness, and obesity. ♦It protects against diseases, like diabetes and cancer. ♦It protects against infections, like ear infections. ♦It is easily digested – no constipation, diarrhea or upset stomach. ♦Babies have healthier weights as they grow. ♦Breastfed babies score higher on IQ tests. ♦Breast milk changes constantly to meet babies' needs. ♦The milk changes in volume and composition according to the time of day, nursing frequency, and age of baby to promote healthy growth. Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby
The information on benefits and breastfeeding importance came from the site below.
www.health.ny.gov
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