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Getting Rural Parents Started On Their Breastfeeding Journey

Source
National Rural Health Association
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Date
Dec 6, 2024
Summary
Features a program led by the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Resource Center (OBRC) which works to expand access to breastfeeding education in rural communities. Notes the health benefits of breastfeeding and lower rates of breastfeeding initiation in some rural areas. Describes how OBRC offers training to rural providers on evidence-based best practices and helps hospitals achieve Baby-Friendly designation.
Tagged as
Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Health workforce education and training · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Women · Oklahoma