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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
Posted in Blog, Empower, Inspire, Main Content, Science News
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
I wasn’t breastfed and I turned out fine.
When we tell people we are in the boob business this is what we hear: 1) What’s the big deal? Aren’t most moms breastfeeding? No. Although 64% of new mothers try breastfeeding, only 14% make it to the minimum six months exclusive … Continue reading
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Tagged Booby Traps, Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding and Protection from Illness, breastfeeding rates, formula, Inspire, lobbyists, Mommy Wars — Backlash Against Breastfeeding, Myths and Misinformation about Breastfeeding, Risks of Not Breastfeeding
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Last revised on 01/15/2008
Last revised on 01/15/2008
