Tag: racial disparities
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The Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week
Get Pregnant Fast In recognition of the multifaceted experiences of breastfeeding mothers, National Breastfeeding Month celebrates both the triumphs and challenges they face. However, in 2011, three innovative black mothers identified a gap in the conversation regarding the unique struggles faced by black breastfeeding mothers. To address this oversight, they established Black Breastfeeding Week, a…
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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in NICU Care for Vulnerable Infants
Get Pregnant Fast In a stark reminder of the continued presence of racism in healthcare, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine has revealed alarming disparities in the quality of care received by low-birth-weight infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). This research, published by the Academy of American…