Black maternal and infant mortality
Coming on the heels of Black Maternal Health Week, Kiara's 'unexpected 'death highlights high maternal mortality rates among Black women in the U.S.
Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus tragically loses 10-month-old baby Codi Dreaux, after battling rare pregnancy complications.
Humankind has survived infancy by receiving the milk from the breasts of the birthing mother—sometimes a close relative or neighbor.
Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder that about 1 in every 13 Black or African-American babies are born with according to the CDC
People assume all women will be breastfeeding, not realizing how this question could be a dagger to some.
The lactation consultant made it sound so easy but didn’t really offer any useful tips
Breast/chestfeeding can help reduce the racial gap in infant mortality rates and promote the health of Black people with the capacity for pregnancy.
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