Working To Close The Breast-feeding Gap

SHANNON SHELTON MILLER, NY Times: Health
Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:00am

Black women are less likely to nurse their babies than whites and Hispanics. Organizations are trying to change that, both online and in person.

Topics: hispanics

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