08/25/2023
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Black Breastfeeding Week is coming to a close, but we are so proud to see all the info posts, like this one from , that have helped to make people more aware.
The fact of the matter is this: Hospitals serving neighborhoods with large Black populations are less likely to offer maternity care that encourages breastfeeding. But they are highly likely to discourage it and push formula instead.
According to CDC data, hospitals serving "urban areas" typically only suggest breastfeeding for Black mothers when there's a medical reason.
To breastfeed or not to breastfeed is a personal choice. But the information and support (offering a lactation specialist for example) should be offered in the same it would be for other mothers.
repost from Black Breastfeeding Week isn’t about separation but bringing awareness to generations of people who have been negatively impacted by systemic lack of support, provider bias, and other cultural barriers. This is the perfect time for people to advocate for policies that make breastfeeding easier for mothers especially those with a lack of resources.
