COVID-19 pandemic-related change in racial and ethnic disparities in exclusive breastmilk feeding during the delivery hospitalization: a differences-in-differences analysis

• Main Authors: Kimberly B. Glazer (Author), Luciana Vieira (Author), Ellerie Weber (Author), Joanne Stone (Author), Toni Stern (Author), Angela Bianco (Author), Brian Wagner (Author), Sarah Nowlin (Author), Siobhan M. Dolan (Author), Elizabeth A. Howell (Author), Teresa Janevic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective Exclusive breastmilk feeding during the delivery hospitalization, a Joint Commission indicator of perinatal care quality, is associated with longer-term breastfeeding success. Marked racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding exclusivity and duration existed prior to COVID-19....