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Science You Can Use: Racial gaps narrowing in breastfeeding rates
The CDC’s announcement today of its updated breastfeeding statistics by race contained some especially good news for the “breastfeeding gap” between African American mothers and mothers of other races. First, there is good news across the board. The CDC reports … Continue reading
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Tagged african american moms and breastfeeding, american academy of pediatrics breastfeeding recommendations, Baby-Friendly Hospitals, breastfeeding initiation, breastfeeding rates, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, latinas and breastfeeding, racial disparity in breastfeeding rates, ten steps to successful breastfeeding
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Last revised on 02/08/2013
Last revised on 02/08/2013
Science You Can Use: Milk coming in late puts breastfeeding at risk, says new study. But is there anything you can do to make your milk come in on time?
Did your milk come in late? A new study says that a delay (defined as 72 hours or later postpartum) puts breastfeeding at risk. Specifically, the study from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, found that a delay in milk coming in … Continue reading
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Tagged apgar, Baby-Friendly Hospitals, Booby Traps, center for disease control, cesarean, connecticut children's medical center, diabetes, doula, flat nipples, hypertension, infant feeding practices II, inverted nipples, lactogenesis II, milk coming in, obesity, parity, prenatal care, preterm birth, ten steps to successful breastfeeding
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Last revised on 09/17/2012
Last revised on 09/17/2012