The Boob Business Podcast by Milk Diva

Ep 16: Why Black Breastfeeding Week?

August 10, 2022 Naiomi S. Catron RNC-OB, IBCLC Season 1 Episode 16
The Boob Business Podcast by Milk Diva
Ep 16: Why Black Breastfeeding Week?
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Why is there a black breastfeeding week? And what it's all about?

In today's episode, we will tackle why it is important to know about black breastfeeding (the last week in August) and how we can support it.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Blog on Black Breastfeeding by MilkDiva
Black Breastfeeding 360 by Kimberly Seals Allers
https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org

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