Born Beautifully

22/08/2022

We out here!!

09/08/2022

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

18/05/2021

FREE Breastfeeding Class!!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ibbc-virtual-breastfeeding-classes-tickets-107644140522

Black Breastfeeding Matters...

11/05/2021

The more you know...

Folate aka Vitamin B9 is a necessary component to health especially for those wanting to become pregnant, who are pregnant and breastfeeding.

⚪️ pre conception~400 mcg
⚪️ pregnancy ~600 mcg
⚪️ breastfeeding ~500 mcg

Folate is important for DNA synthesis, brain and spinal development for baby aka neural tube development.

So what’s the difference?

Folate is derived in nature-food. Folic acid is a synthetic form, which is what you see in breads, pastas and pill form (prenatal vitamins).

However high amounts of folic acid can cause various side effects in the body because it cannot be metabolized appropriately if taken in high doses. It can cause insulin resistance in children and slow brain development in children (doses higher than 1000mcg)

Folic acid was introduced because we were not consuming enough folate from food, meaning that the consumption of leafy greens, citrus fruits, beans etc. were not enough for healthy outcomes.

So what foods have folate (B9)
✅ lentils
✅ spinach
✅ oranges
✅ walnuts
✅ mango
✅ avocado
✅ garbanzo beans/chickpeas
✅ black beans
✅ h**p hearts

There are many more options included but a diet diverse in fruits and veggies can most certainly get you the amount you need for your appropriate stage in reproduction!

I always encourage a healthy, well balanced diet high in fruits, veggies nuts and seeds to ensure that those micronutrients are fulfilled just as much as the macro 😉

Need help? Contact me! LINK IN BIO

Happy Wednesday 🤍

21/04/2021

We LOVE to see it!!!

https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-expanding-medicaid-coverage-to-new-mothers-12-months-postpartum?fbclid=IwAR050rAFK1fPnrYfBNYLLnAkovSE3k1NO2-LDB-i29CCkYmJXs_zGu1vmGY

Medicaid coverage for Hoosier women during their pregnancy typically lasts until 60 days after they give birth, but that was extended through the most recent federal COVID-19 relief package.

17/04/2021

It’s our pleasure to present this proclamation to the community!

April 11-17 is officially Black Maternal Health Week in Indiana!!

12/04/2021

Happy Black Maternal Health Week!!!!

04/02/2021

Y’all know what it is.

03/02/2021

Our milk is revolutionary. 💛

02/02/2021

In honor of Black History Month, consider purchasing from our online store!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/born-beautifully/

BornBeautifully is a nonprofit organization serving Indiana families during the perinatal period. Born Beautifully is dedicated to improving Maternal and Infant Mortality...

29/12/2020

We LOVE our community of Doulas!!!

Y’all didn’t allow a pandemic to prevent Black Mamas and families from getting the support they deserve!

A Black Doula’s pivot game is cold!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/in-2020-doulas-stepped-up-for-women-in-a-huge-way_l_5fdcda9fc5b6f24ae35fd9c9

COVID-19 kept them from delivery rooms. But doulas found ways to help women through unprecedented birth experiences.

21/12/2020

17/12/2020

Colostrum is the 1st milk
You may not always see it
You may not have a lot
BUT it's always the perfect amount for your baby!

16/12/2020

WE HOLD THE MOTHER!!!

Thanks Jabina Coleman for this graphic!!

23/11/2020

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You, yes YOU! Breastfeeding is TRULY about milk removal. The more consistently you remove milk, the more you make.

The cookies, brownies, teas, Gatorade, Brewer’s yeast, hops etc. will not make your milk do more than what the baby or pump (for my exclusive pumpers 😉) can do.

Can certain herbs be helpful at times, sure. But it should NOT be what is heavily relied on in the breastfeeding relationship.

YOU are enough!!

•Is breastfeeding exhausting at times? Yes
•Will you question your ability at times? Yes
•Will you consider giving up sometimes? Maybe yes!!

Breastfeeding is natural, but doesn’t always happen naturally! It is one of the BIGGEST learning curves you’ll probably ever learn.

Society, mom groups and articles online will have you believing you should be pumping 80 ounces of milk per day 🤦🏾‍♀️ this is simply not true.

TRUST YOURSELF
REACH OUT FOR HELP

Relearn the innate intuitive nature you have as a mom to know that YOU’VE GOT THIS!! The road might be bumpy but that doesn’t mean you stop!

Happy Monday 🤍🤎

12/11/2020

Have you shopped with us?

Link in comments!

10/11/2020

After successfully completing our first conference we took a much needed REST!!

Be we are bizzzack and ready to keep doing the work!!

What have y’all been up to?!

01/10/2020

Thank you to all who attended and invested in our first annual Indiana Black Perinatal Health Conference!!!

We are incredibly grateful for all who showed up and held space and committed themselves to better serve Black families, so we can improve Black Maternal and Infant outcomes!