Humankind has survived infancy by receiving the milk from the breasts of the birthing mother—sometimes a close relative or neighbor.
Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder that about 1 in every 13 Black or African-American babies are born with according to the CDC
People assume all women will be breastfeeding, not realizing how this question could be a dagger to some.
The lactation consultant made it sound so easy but didn’t really offer any useful tips
Breast/chestfeeding can help reduce the racial gap in infant mortality rates and promote the health of Black people with the capacity for pregnancy.