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Pregnancy & Childbirth

A new look at the complicated history of Black women and breastfeeding

Why Black women are less likely to breastfeed their babies

Page Leggett
Contributing Writer
Updated Aug. 14, 2024
Published Aug. 23, 2021
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  • what moms need to know about breastfeeding
  • benefits of breastfeeding
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  • what moms need to know about breastfeeding
  • benefits of breastfeeding
  • diversity

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