Calming Nature Doula Service & Center
Breastfeeding Sisters!
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO START YOUR BREASTFEEDING JOURNEY!
An African American Breastfeeding & Lactation support group and program for women in Erie and Niagara Counties. Breastfeeding Sisters is a safe and secure culturally inclusive space for women to come together around breastfeeding. Our goal is to help promote and increase the number of African American women breastfeeding. We are excited to now provide peer breastfeeding support to African American mothers residing in the city of Buffalo.
Additionally for those mother who do not meet the eligibility requirements, we offer support from our team of CLC's and Lactation Counselors.
Registration link:.
https://www.jotform.com/92294523172154
If you have questions please give us a call or email us at 716-768-4758 or info@calmingnaturedoula.com
ELIGIBILITY
Identify as African American Live in Erie or Niagara Counties Currently breastfeeding Currently pregnant and planning to breastfeed. Must have a breastfeeding goal of at least 6 weeks.
EXPECTATIONS
Attend weekly support groups
Meet with peer sister weekly
If currently pregnant, attend a 2 hour breastfeeding class
Be considerate to others in the group
PERKS
All participants will receive the following items as part of the program.
A Hakah
Milk Savers
A journal with a pen
Nursing Cover
Breastfeeding Sister's Peers!
Zianne Zeigler
A mother to 2 and breastfed for 2 years.
Francesca D'Auria
A mother to 2 and breastfed for 11 months.
Charnice Martin-McMillion
A mother to 1 and breastfed for2 years.
Njeri Motley
A mother to 6 and breastfed for 2 years.
Breastfeeding Sister's Peer Assistant
Chinelle Smith
A mother to 3 and breastfed for 6 months.
Breastfeeding Sister's
Executive Director
Shannon Johns
A mother of 6 and has breastfed for 2 years.