Insights

Breastfeeding peer support networks run for and by Black women fill a gap in breastfeeding support for Black women—a gap largely created by historic and systemic inequities. Here, Khadija Garrison Adams, co-founder of Black Lactation Circle (BLaC) of Central Ohio, shares how their community is empowering black pregnant and nursing mothers to meet their breastfeeding goals.

By partnering with community programs and organizations, public health initiatives can give families opportunities to learn about safe sleep from trusted members of their community who share their lived experience. Here, find six strategies for engaging community partners, maintaining that partnership, and collaborating to raise awareness.

The Tennessee Department of Health is implementing a multifaceted approach to teach families about safe sleep so all families can learn about safe sleep practices and more babies can sleep safely. 

The internet is filled with unsafe images of babies sleeping. Hospital websites can set a much-needed positive online precedent. Here, learn what you can do make sure your hospital images are safe sleep friendly. 

In Arkansas, nearly 300 babies die before their first birthday each year. That’s almost a baby every day. Determined to change these numbers and reach communities most affected, the Arkansas Department of Health turned to a nontraditional partner for maternal and infant health: Brothers United, an alliance of African American fraternities. 

Mississippi is using a citywide campaign as a catalyst for improving safe sleep practices in Jackson. They're developing a collective responsibility for their community's babies where everyone—doctors, store owners, daycare staff, restaurateurs, city officials—works together to improve infant health.