04/14/2021
Did you know...
Only about 66% of Black infants are breastfed compared to more than 82% of White and Latinx moms. (Source: CDC)
Among all infants, Black infants had a significantly lower rate of breastfeeding at age 3 months (58.0%) than did White infants (72.7%); at age 6 months, the rates were 44.7% among black infants and 62.0% among White infants. (Source: CDC)
Hospitals in areas with higher percentages of Black residents were less likely to provide adequate breastfeeding information and support to new mothers. (Source: CDC)
I took back my right to breastfeed whenever, wherever, and for as long as I want to and am doing my part to ensure the same for the around me.