Impact of Breastfeeding Barriers on Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Outcomes in North Dakota
Anna Ross,
Cora MacPherson,
Lannesse Baker
et al.
Abstract:Objective
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life, but there are racial/ethnic disparities in meeting this recommendation.
Methods
2017–2020 North Dakota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (weighted N = 11,754) data were used to examine racial/ethnic differences in the association between self-reported breastfeeding barriers and breastfeeding duration. Breastfeeding duration was self-reported breastfeeding at 2 and 4 … Show more
In early infancy, introducing complementary foods is critical to infant health and development. During the weaning period, the dietary patterns provide essential nutrients and facilitate the development of a diverse...
In early infancy, introducing complementary foods is critical to infant health and development. During the weaning period, the dietary patterns provide essential nutrients and facilitate the development of a diverse...
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