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Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Racing/Ethnic Minority Women For The First Six Months, Linda A. Boateng
Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Racing/Ethnic Minority Women For The First Six Months, Linda A. Boateng
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding is the recommended way of feeding infants due to the numerous health benefits. However, racial/ethnic minority women in the United States are less likely to initiate and maintain breastfeeding for the recommended six months compared to white women. This has resulted in higher health issues such as obesity, diabetes type I, allergic sensitivity, acute otitis media, and gastrointestinal problems among racial /ethnic minority children. Purpose: The purpose of this Quality Improvement Project was to promote exclusive breastfeeding among racial/ethnic minority postpartum mothers for the first six months. This was done by providing breastfeeding education to postpartum nurses …