In this episode, Dr. Amaka Nnamani celebrates the 1 year anniversary of her children's book Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! for the 11th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week. We also discuss the importance of educating both new moms and healthcare professionals about breastfeeding.

Get a signed copy of Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! 

Learn more about Dr. Nnamani.

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Pauline Sakamoto RN, MS and Uyen Tran, IBCLC, CEIM, talk to Samantha about supporting the 90+ cultures represented by the abbreviation AANHPI. We discuss why it's important for healthcare providers to listen to families and not dismiss traditional practices as "unscientific."

Contact the AANHPI Breastfeeding Collaborative.
Learn more about Uyen's lactation consultant and infant massage services at Marigold Lactation.
Read Uyen's article about traditional foods for postpartum healing and lactogenesis.

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Kim Moore-Salas, IBCLC and Camie Goldhammer, MSW, IBCLC join Samantha to discuss the origins of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Plus, you get to hear what the theme for IMM Week 2023 means (spoiler alert: It gave me goosebumps).

Do you need lactation support from someone specializing in cultural breastfeeding and clinical education, or are you an Indigenous person wanting to increase support, equity, and resources for Native first food experiences? Contact the Indigenous Lactation Counselor training group (including Kim and Camie) through this link.

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