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The 2026 Black Birth Collection: A Recap
Before the panels started. Before the workshops filled up. Before anyone took a seat — there was a feeling. You noticed it the moment you walked in. The smell of fresh coffee drifted from the Style Pop Cafe pop-up coffee stand, warm and familiar, the kind that makes you slow down instead of rush. People were already gathered around it, cups in hand, laughing with someone they'd just met like they'd known each other for years. That's how it started. Not with an agenda. With a
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Understanding Cluster Feeding and Its Impact on Maternal Self-Esteem
Cluster feeding is one of the most misunderstood parts of early breastfeeding. When babies nurse frequently, many moms are told it means something is wrong with their supply. In reality, cluster feeding is a normal, purposeful phase that supports growth and milk production. Without education and support, this season can quietly chip away at a mother’s confidence, when what she truly needs is reassurance, rest, and community.
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Know Your Rights: Pumping at Work
Seven years ago, I didn’t know I had the right to a private space to pump at work. Like so many moms, I made do with what I had — my car, supply closets, and bathroom breaks. But now I know better. Every mom deserves to pump in peace and with dignity. In this post, I’m breaking down what the law actually says about pumping at work, what reasonable break time really means, and why protecting that time matters for all of us.
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Breastfeeding & Breast Cancer: A Connection We Don’t Talk About Enough
Breastfeeding is often celebrated for its benefits to babies, but did you know it also supports long-term breast health for mothers? This month, we’re talking about the powerful connection between breastfeeding and breast cancer prevention, and how nurturing your baby can also protect you.
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Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week: For Us, By Us
Honoring Black Breastfeeding moms. Lets change the narrative!
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Am I Making Enough Milk? Understanding the Fear of Low Supply in Breastfeeding
Lets discuss Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply
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Born Into Resilience: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through My Own Legacy.
Born to a mother with sickle cell and raised by generations of strong Black women, my story is rooted in resilience. As I reflect on Black Maternal Health Week 2025, I honor their legacy and the grief that fuels my advocacy. Through Mood Lactation Partners and the Black Birth Collection, I fight to ensure no mother walks alone.
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Recap: The Black Birth Collection 2025. A Celebration of Community & Empowerment
On Sunday February 23rd, the Black Birth Collection brought together families, birth workers, and advocates for an unforgettable event...
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Snow Days, Snuggles, and Breastfeeding in Wisconsin Winters
How to handle a "snowed in" breastfeeding day.
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