Breastfeeding is a rewarding journey for the entire family.  Whether you decide to breastfeed for one month or one year, there are numerous benefits for both mom and baby. Breastmilk contains all of the nutrients required for a newborn to grow at their fullest potential. Love ‘N’ Lactation: Breastfeeding Essentials, is a compact informational breastfeeding guide compiled from years of wisdom gained while supporting over several hundred families with breastfeeding. Love ‘N’ Lactation dives into the health risks associated with choosing not to breastfeed, and explores taboo topics such as wet-nursing and smoking while breastfeeding. This book also answers many common concerns such as, “Do I need to eat healthy while breastfeeding”, or “Can I breastfeed with an STI”.  Love ‘N’ Lactation: Breastfeeding Essentials is designed to help breastfeeding families make informed decisions about their choices rather than influenced decisions.

Sekesa Berry has extensive experience supporting families with breastfeeding. Initiated by her personal breastfeeding experience with her four children, and further cultivated as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Sekesa was motivated by her work and passion for supporting families with breastfeeding and continued her education becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor. She then worked for several years as a Lactation Consultant for both Obstetrical and Midwifery offices. Now as a Midwife, her work continues with encouraging and supporting her homebirthing families to breastfeed during their postpartum recovery.