Black moms steered to formula
Racial bias in the health care setting is of particular concern as hospitals are twice as likely to provide formula to Black women than to white women nationally.
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Racial bias in the health care setting is of particular concern as hospitals are twice as likely to provide formula to Black women than to white women nationally.
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has released data noting breastfeeding disparities within the county.
The Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center has received a $6,000,000 cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We know from research that breastfeeding benefits moms and babies in numerous ways. Breast milk contains mom’s antibodies, so breastfed babies are protected from many illnesses while the baby’s immune system develops and matures. Mother and baby skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding and milk production. These are just a few of the reasons why Gov. Glenn Youngkin has recognized August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the commonwealth.
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