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Know Your Rights! Why I Didn't Vaccinate My Child
Know Your Rights! Why I Didn't Vaccinate My Child

During my pregnancy, I read everything I could about natural childbirth and newborn care. There were many important decisions I would have to make as a new mother. How and where I would give birth, ways to naturally cope with the pain, and if I would I use formula or nurse. Some were no-brainers for me. I knew I wanted to birth my baby at home with a midwife and breastfeed. However, there was very little written in 2005 on vaccines other than it's something every baby needs and is required to have.

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Young, Breastfeeding, and Black
Young, Breastfeeding, and Black

Once I discovered I was pregnant, there was no question. I knew I wanted to breastfeed my son. At the time, it felt like the most natural choice. Though I'd read about doing so in my pregnancy books and had seen glimpses of mothers nursing their babies on television, I never witnessed this growing up.

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My Birth Story
My Birth Story

I had recently read “Sacred Woman”, a book by Queen Afua. She is a master healer & pioneer in the womb wellness and holistic healing movement. I learned a lot about various teas & herbal remedies to use for a healthy pregnancy and how to prepare for childbirth. I also knew I wanted to deliver naturally and at home, which was considered unconventional & very radical at the time.

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