This week is dedicated to raising awareness about lactation disparities in Black families and communities.

⁣There are snuggles.⁣⁣ Nights that turn into morning.⁣⁣
Cracked and bleeding nipples.⁣⁣
Pumping.⁣⁣
Tongue ties + tears⁣⁣
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Now pair all of this with being black...⁣⁣
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There is systemic racism.⁣⁣
Bias.⁣⁣⁣
A history of wet nursing.⁣⁣
The over sexualization of black bodies.⁣⁣
The disregard of our bodies. ⁣⁣
The lack of breastfeeding support. ⁣
The under representation within the lactation + motherhood community.⁣⁣
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This is why #BlackBreastfeedingWeekis necessary. Because WE need to see US, joyFUL, loved, and Blacker than ever... #MadeByStereoLove