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Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

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Capri Isidoro broke down in tears sitting on a chair at the office of a lactation consultant.The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born, when the hospital gave the baby formula first without consulting her on her desire to breastfeed.

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Associated Press News

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Capri Isidoro broke down in tears in the office of a lactation consultant. The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born, when the hospital gave the baby formula first without consulting her on her desire to breastfeed.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

A massive safety recall and supply disruptions have swept many leading formula brands off store shelves

2 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

Baby Formula Shortage Highlights Racial Disparities

COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Capri Isidoro broke down in tears sitting on a chair at the office of a lactation consultant.The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born, when the hospital gave the baby formula first without consulting her on her desire to breastfeed.Now, with massive safety recall and supply disruptions causing formula shortages across the United States, she also can’t find the speci…

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

As parents across the United States struggle to find formula to feed their children, the pain is particularly acute among Black and Hispanic women.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

By JACQUELYN MARTIN, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and TERRY TANG Associated PressCOLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — A massive safety recall and supply disruptions have swept many leading formula brands off store shelves. Many parents are having problems finding formula, but some experts point out systemic inequities contribute to lower rates of breastfeeding among Black and Hispanic women, making their babies more dependent on formula. The majority of formula in the U…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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