'Only when each and every pregnant and postpartum patient is seen, heard, and cared for will these cycles begin to break for good, which is long overdue and deeply necessary.'
"As a generalization, women of color need more support across the board due to higher levels of stress and often limited resources," adds, an OB-GYN and founder of the Integrative Medical Group in Irvine, California. "Stress impacts milk flow and also can impact the infant's latching on and successfully nursing. Nutrition also is a hugely important factor in the success of nursing.
Adds Dudley, "Black parents don't automatically have that education piece from providers. They're not aware of how health concerns or conditions can impact their breastfeeding experience, or that journeys can be sabotaged before babies are born. Labor interventions and birth trauma can also influence their experiences. Microaggressions, biases, and tone policing create a domino effect that can derail their journey.
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