African-American Mothers
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It's Only Natural helps African-American women and their families understand the
health benefits of breastfeeding—not just for babies, but for moms too.
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Your Guide to Breastfeeding for African American Mothers ~ pdf 48 page guide save to your computer

Dr. Gail C. Christopher, vice president for programs at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, outlines the importance of increasing the rates of breastfeeding especially among African American women to improve healthy birth outcomes.
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PHOTO - Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition as part of Landscape of Breastfeeding Support, photography by Anne Schollenberger Photography.



Other Resources for Black Breastfeeding Mothers:
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association ~ On Facebook
Blacktating Breastfeeding News & Views form a mom of Color on Facebook
Katherine "Kathi" Barber (1972) was born and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her first book, The Black Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding: The Definitive Guide to Nursing for African-American Mothers, is the only book on breastfeeding for African-American women. Her second book, Lactation Management: Strategies for Working with African-American Moms helps medical professionals understand communication skills, barriers to breastfeeding and how to effectively support their Black clients. With over 15 years as a writer, lactation and women's health advocate, Kathi Barber is hard at work on her next book on women of color and depression.

WeNews Series - Black Maternal Health: Harlem Hospital Becomes
Baby Friendly for Breast Feeding


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