Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

A clear medical bias and the stresses of new motherhood, often leaves Black women unsupported on their breastfeeding journeys.

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

I don’t know how long it will be before I stop allowing others' fears of sexuality as a black woman from affecting my views on sex.

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children.

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”