Improved maternity care practices decrease racial gaps in breastfeeding in the US South
IMAGE: Lakendrea gave birth at a CHAMPS hospital view more Credit: Baptist Memorial Hospital A new paper published in Pediatrics links successful implementation of Baby-Friendly™ practices in the southern U.S. with increases in breastfeeding rates and improved, evidence-based care. The changes were especially positive for African-American women. Between 2014 and 2017, 33 hospitals enrolled into the…
