In 2008, Harlem Hospital became the first hospital in New York City to gain the special 'Baby Friendly' recognition for promoting breastfeeding among mothers.
African American women are three-to-six times more likely to die during pregnancy and the six weeks after delivery than U.S. white and Latina women. That holds true across various levels of income and education. In fact, some studies find middle-income and highly educated African American women at higher risk.
Black Maternal Health: A Legacy and a Future
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