How Breastfeeding Support for New Moms in Baltimore is Making For a Healthier Community

Send us Fan MailCelebrate National Breastfeeding Month with an eye-opening conversation featuring B'More For Healthy Babies Director Stacey B. Stephens and lactation counselor Shasha Satchell! Discover how this collaborative program is revolutionizing the lives of new mothers, babies, and even fathers in Baltimore, transforming communities like the Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood, which witnessed an astounding 75 percent reduction in infant mortality rates. As we delve into National Black Breastfeeding Week in the last week of August, Stephens and Satchell candidly discuss the unique challenges faced by the Black community and how the program is empowering new families, creating advocates for new moms, and fostering a healthier future. Join us to gain valuable insights and essential tips every new breastfeeding mom should know! For more information about the program, visit https://www.healthybabiesbaltimore.com.Listen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at [email protected].