Just Wondering: When Does Your Period Come Back After Having a Baby?
Sherry Jones is a birth and postpartum doula based in Los Angeles.
I was lucky in so many waysmy daughter was born healthy, ready to feed just minutes after delivery.
The media paints a beautiful picture of breastfeeding as a natural experience with seamless latching and milk supply.
The reality is, that it can be challenging.
In my case, I experienced a few physical challenges right out of the gate that made breastfeeding tough.
Ithamar Turenne, RN, is a postpartum nurse at Oula, a maternity care startup based in Manhattan.
One sleepless night, the thought crossed my mind that I couldnt remember what my motives were for breastfeeding.
When it came to postpartum care, I was a Black woman with privilege.
Yet, I still struggled to make breastfeeding work.
What about the women who faced obstacles I didnt?
How would they have a fighting chance?
When it came to postpartum care, I was a Black woman with privilege.
I had access to educate myself on breastfeeding.
Yet, I still struggled to make breastfeeding work.
What about the women who faced obstacles I didnt?
Ithamar Turenne, RN, is a postpartum nurse at Oula, a maternity care startup based in Manhattan.
How would they have a fighting chance?
My mind couldnt register that hope at the time, but she was right.
With time and practice, I gained confidence in my ability to breastfeed.
But I didnt do it by myself.
This whole breastfeeding thing was finally working.
Today, I am proudly three months into my breastfeeding adventure.
And for as long as it lasts, Im going to continue to give it my best effort.
I just wish every Black mother had that same opportunity.
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