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Black Breastfeeding Advocacy: It Takes All Styles

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● February 23, 2012

Stereotypes within the African American community can marginalize some would-be breastfeeding mothers. Kimberly Seals Allers says health benefits should be the all-important focus; not personal styles in dressing, eating or caring for your hair.

When ‘Breast is Best’ Is Not Enough

By Kimberly Allers ● Health & Science ● August 26, 2011

For all the promotion of breastfeeding, U.S. women are not responding well to the “breast is best” message, says Kimberly Seals Allers. It’s time to clear the air and talk about all the other factors–beside nutrition–that affect a mother’s feeding choice.

Embolism Stalks Black Moms With Lethal Bias

By Kimberly Allers ● Commentary ● April 27, 2011

Embolism is a major danger of pregnancy. But recent data from New York City finds black women dying from it in numbers that are startling, given the well-known interventions. A disparity in health care could be the culprit, but no one is asking.

FDA Formula Probe Is Good News for Mothers, Babies

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● March 25, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration will be looking into the health claims of infant formulas. Kimberly Seals Allers says it’s about time, since these deceptive claims often mislead moms into thinking formula is just as good as breast milk.

When It Comes to Your Health, Your Zip Code Matters More Than Your Genetic Code

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● March 25, 2011

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Today is the one year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act and guess what? According to a recent survey, over one half of Americans don’t think health reform is actually a law.

It is folks.

FDA Formula Probe Is Good News for Mothers, Babies

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● March 18, 2011

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Will Health Care Reform Help the Racial Legacy of Health Disparities?

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● February 10, 2011

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With people of color representing 50 percent of the uninsured in America, the new Affordable Health Care Act stands to represent the biggest social movement to impact our communities since civil rights.

But will it solve the health disparity issues that continue to plagues African Americans?

Joan Rivers’ ‘Blackie O’ Comment Is An Insult to All Black Women and Mothers

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● February 3, 2011

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I was really saddened and quite frankly, upset, to hear Joan Rivers share recently on national radio that her pet name for the First Lady is "Blackie O." Now, I often find Ms. Rivers hilarious as she pans celebrities on the red carpet and when trying to move her face despite way too many plastic surgeries. But this one, just wasn’t funny.

Self-Doubt Undermines Single Mom’s Confidence

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● January 13, 2011

Despite working hard to maintain a stable home for her children as a single mom, Kimberly Seals Allers’ son wishes for her and her ex-husband to get back together. His wish triggered shock and a slew of questions for her.

Elizabeth Edwards’ Bravery Looks Very Familiar

By Kimberly Allers ● Uncategorized ● December 17, 2010

The death of Elizabeth Edwards was a wake-up call for those of us who have loved ones fighting breast cancer, writes Kimberly Seals Allers. Her 90-year-old grandmother has bravely contended with breast cancer for the last 10 years.

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