Support breastfeeding in public and raise money for affordable breastfeeding support

The disparity in breastfeeding statistics across neighborhoods in Hamilton County is staggering. Only 1 in 3 babies get any mother’s milk in one neighborhood, compared to almost every baby in another neighborhood.

It is also important to note that within the areas in Hamilton County where we have the lowest breastfeeding rates, we also have some of the highest rates of infant mortality. This connection between lack of breastfeeding and infant mortality is significant and has been confirmed in at least one study.

We recognize that breastfeeding does not come easily for all women, so we want moms to know about local resources available to help initiate and continue breastfeeding. (http://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-prevention/breastfeeding-lets-make-it-work )