I was not interested in the hoopla concerning the size of
Beyonce and Jay-Z’s nursery for little Blue Ivy and
the Bjorn leopard print baby carrier was nice but when I heard that she breastfeed Blue Ivy in public I was impressed. Advocates have been trying to reach young
African American women with the benefits of breastfeeding their babies.
Benefits are both for mother and child yet the message has gone unheeded. The
percentage of Black mothers breastfeeding is still below other ethnic groups. Hopefully, Beyonce has created a buzz that will reach and convince young mothers that breastfeeding is good.
Recently, American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed their position that
mothers should exclusively breastfeed for six months, and that nursing should
be considered a public heath issue rather than a lifestyle choice. Why is breastfeeding
important in the African American community? Breast milk is custom made for
little human babies and moms that breastfeed heal and get in shape faster. Breast milk is also cheaper and more
portable than formula. On top of
that breastfeeding is very important in bonding and building a relationship
with the newborn. Now Beyonce has sent a message that breastfeeding is
fashionable. I know Blue Ivy appreciates her Mom's decision.
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