Perceptions of Racism and Discrimination in Birthing Centers: Implications for Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Black Mothers
Published online on April 20, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Human Lactation, Ahead of Print.
Background:Racial disparities in breastfeeding persist, with Black mothers experiencing significantly lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared with White mothers. Limited research has examined how institutional bias and discrimination within birthing ...
Background:Racial disparities in breastfeeding persist, with Black mothers experiencing significantly lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared with White mothers. Limited research has examined how institutional bias and discrimination within birthing ...