Posts tagged liquid gold
Young, Breastfeeding, and Black

Once I discovered I was pregnant, there was no question. I knew I wanted to breastfeed my son. At the time, it felt like the most natural choice. Though I'd read about doing so in my pregnancy books and had seen glimpses of mothers nursing their babies on television, I never witnessed this growing up.

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My Birth Story

I had recently read “Sacred Woman”, a book by Queen Afua. She is a master healer & pioneer in the womb wellness and holistic healing movement. I learned a lot about various teas & herbal remedies to use for a healthy pregnancy and how to prepare for childbirth. I also knew I wanted to deliver naturally and at home, which was considered unconventional & very radical at the time.

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