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Posted on: June 21, 2021

La Fábrica de Leche: WIC’s new breastfeeding educational initiative for Spanish-speaking mothers

Picture of a mother holding a baby

 By Anjani Raja, UM Student Intern | Traducción disponible en español más abajo

Washtenaw County WIC is beginning a new initiative to educate Spanish-speaking mothers on the importance of breastfeeding while providing a safe and open space for bre...

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Health Department - Spotlight on Health
Posted on: August 27, 2019

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Group Lowering Disparities

Black mother with baby on chest

A breastfeeding support group for black mothers was created by Washtenaw County WIC in 2018 with the goal of lowering the racial disparity in breastfeeding rates.

“Being able to meet up with other mothers of color, other mothers who look like me,...

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Washtenaw County WIC Health Department - Spotlight on Health