The Milk Express

Breastfeeding
How We Can Help Overcome the Disparities of Black Breastfeeding
According to the CDC's Breastfeeding Report Card, published in 2020, 84% of moms breastfeed their children on average, yet only 76% of black women nurse their little ones. What are the challenges? And what can we do to overcome these challenges?

Girls are one of the most powerful forces for change in the world: When their rights are recognized, their needs are met, and their voices are heard, they drive positive change in their families, their communities, and the world.”
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