The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between birth at a Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) and the breastfeeding initiation in Florida. Giving birth at a BFH is associated with greater odds of breastfeeding initiation. However, when considering the race and ethnicity of mothers, these odds significantly decline, indicating a need to further explore the barriers that may preclude non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic moms from receiving the same benefits of BFH.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39487877/

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