Document Type
Abstract
Publication Date
1-2025
Abstract
Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged for its significant benefits for mother and child. Despite the many advantages for breastfeeding, disparities in breastfeeding rates persist, particularly among non-Hispanic Black women in Montgomery County, OH. Rates for babies born in 2020 were low for those who were ‘ever’ breastfed (NH-Black 68.8% vs white 76.6% for ‘ever’ breastfed at hospital discharge) and even lower for those who were exclusively breastfed (NH-Black 38.2% vs. NH-white 57.9% exclusively breastfed at hospital discharge).1 Ohio's breastfeeding initiation rate remains among the lowest in the nation ranking 41st out of 50 states and falling short of the Healthy People 2020 goal of 81.9% (ever) and 85.8% (exclusive) in the first two days of life.2 This quality improvement project aimed to improve staff support for breastfeeding by increasing provider awareness of breastfeeding resources at a Resident clinic.
Repository Citation
St. Bernard, R.,
Vela, A.,
Maxwell, R. A.,
& Nagy, K.
(2025). A Quality Improvement Project To Improve Provider Awareness of Breastfeeding Resources. .
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/obgyn/163