Black mothers cite lack of desire as top reasons for not breastfeeding
Monday, October 4, 2010 - 04:30
in Psychology & Sociology
While more American mothers are breastfeeding today, non-Hispanic Black/African American women are less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding, primarily due to a lack of desire and lack of self-efficacy, according to research presented Monday, Oct. 4, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco.