Breastfeeding in the Black Community
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Breastfeeding in the black community continues to be a controversial topic. The United States has a higher infant mortality rate than any of the other 27 wealthy countries, at 6.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. That number for Black infants is a staggering 11.1. In this interview with Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Nichelle Clark, we discuss why breastfeeding in the black community is an act of resistance and the various ways mothers can explore breastfeeding their babies.
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