Resources for Black Breastfeeding Moms

Black Breastfeeding Moms Week was Aug. 25-30, but it is always a good time to be aware

Black women face higher breastfeeding disparities and barriers than any other group. We’re sharing a few resources that help to normalize the conversation, empower black mothers and birthing people, and create supportive communities. These are just a few of the resources we refer black mothers to at BenefitBump.

Advocacy groups:

1. Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association - The Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association’s mission is to reduce racial inequalities in breastfeeding support for black families through direct service, education, and advocacy. BMBFA envisions positive cultural sentiments about breastfeeding, multi-generational breastfeeding support and encouragement within black families and neighborhoods.

2. R.O.S.E. - Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, Inc. seeks to enhance, encourage, support, promote, and protect breastfeeding throughout the USA, by working to reduce the breastfeeding disparities among African-American women, and to strengthen the health of their babies and families through, mentoring, training, breastfeeding support groups, social support, outreach, education, legislation, health policies, and social marketing.

For the full list of Black Breastfeeding Advocacy Groups: 8 Black Breastfeeding Advocacy Groups that Rock - RootMama.

Non-profit organizations:

Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association’s goal is to have a national impact on the reduction of racial disparities in breastfeeding success for black families. This organization has helpful resources like community-based doula programs, clubs, a helpline, and a prenatal breastfeeding class.

Helpful Tips:

This infographic can be put on a refrigerator or somewhere where it is easily accessible: Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk (cdc.gov).