Healthy Savannah showing breastfeeding documentary Aug. 24 for Black Breastfeeding Week

There are a lot of different reasons why Black mothers may not breastfeed. According to Elsie Small, PhD and Breastfeeding Program Manager at Healthy Savannah, barriers could result from anything from the kind of work they do to a lack of access to healthcare professionals who connect with the experiences of Black mothers.

“Sometimes it’s about the kind of literature, support services that are available in communities with Black mothers,” Smalls said. “Even, how is breastfeeding being communicated? Who do we see in the kinds of ads and other information around breastfeeding? Does it show a Black mom?”

In observation of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week Aug. 25-31, Healthy Savannah will be screening the documetary “Chocolate Milk”, which explores the experiences of Black mothers and health providers with breastfeeding, featuring over 40 testimonials.

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