The Black Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding: The Definitive Guide to Nursing for African American Mothers
This timely, up-to-date guide addresses the unique economic and social issues of black women while showing them why and how to breastfeed their children. African American infants are twice as likely to die before their first birthdays as white infants, have the highest rate of asthma of any race and have a 35 percent higher prevalence of childhood obesity than white children. African American women are 2.2 times more likely to die from breast cancer and 30 percent more likely to die from ovarian cancer than white women. All of these health crises can be remedied to some degree with breastfeeding, but virtually all breastfeeding literature on the market fails to speak to the financial, educational and cultural realities of many African American women. The Black Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding addresses the importance of breastfeeding in the African American community and provides all the practical advice African American mothers need to succeed at breastfeeding.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1402203454
ISBN13:9781402203459
Release Date:December 2005
Publisher:Sourcebooks Inc
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:8.3" x 1.0" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
SUPER FAST service great book to read. I like that it is geared towards black women. Thanks
A Definitive Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This "must-have" manual for anyone considering or committed to breastfeeding is recommended for mothers, friends and family members, and community organizations, hospitals, and government agencies who interact with pregnant women and new moms. Well written and easy to understand, Ms. Barber's book is a culturally relevant how-to guide that offers information, resources, and encouragement to do one of the most natural, nurturing acts between a mother and her child. Far from preachy or pushy, Ms. Barber gently gives useful tips, real-life scenarios, and even a history about breastfeeding, particularly in the African-American community. A great baby shower present!
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