“Sometimes we have to pivot, but do what's best for you. Stay patient and enjoy the journey.”

 “Our bodies are made to nourish our children, and I wanted to ensure that they got what they needed.”

 “I just think it's important for us to really, really just be grounded in our choice and know that we are doing something natural.”

“Everybody needs a moment. Everybody needs a break. Everybody needs some time for themselves…this is temporary. So enjoy the moment."

“I truly believe that every parent who wants to chest/breastfeed deserves the opportunity to have that chance.”

“I am passionate about educating, empowering, and cheering on breastfeeding as the norm for our Black breast/chestfeeding families.”

“It is amazing to see how CinnaMoms has led to the promotion of so many staff members at WIC. Seeing staff advance in their lactation careers has been quite rewarding.” 

“I'm very passionate about nutrition and its effect on chronic health and one of the best starts in life is breast milk.” 

“At a point in history the majority of this nation depended on Black breastmilk. We have to reclaim that.”

“It helps them a lot with their immune system and it’s basically better to breast-feed because it helps you create a bond with your child.”