Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka Orden de los libros

Focusing on the unique experiences of African-American nursing mothers, this book highlights their voices and stories, providing a personal perspective often missing from conventional resources. It addresses the disparities in breastfeeding rates while showcasing the thoughts and feelings of mothers, allowing new and expectant mothers to see their experiences reflected in the narratives of others. This approach offers valuable insights that go beyond statistics and professional advice, making it a distinctive resource for those seeking community and understanding.

Free to Breastfeed: Voices from Black Mothers outpaces other books on the topic because it gives privilege to actual women. Facts about breastfeeding and statistics can be found in numerous pamphlets and with professional lactation consultants. However, there is no other book on the market that can give a new or expectant mother the experience of seeing her experience reflected in the stories and pictures of other women. While there is growing coverage to the disparities in breastfeeding rates, the actual thoughts and experiences of African-American nursing mothers are overlooked. It is precisely these first-hand experiences that breastfeeding mothers seek from other women.