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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2026

"I'm going to use the formula God gave me": The Role of the Black Church in Breastfeeding Support for Black Mothers.

Kaylee A Palomino, Shemeka Thorpe, Valerie P A Verty, Natalie Malone, Danelle Stevens-Watkins

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Kaylee A PalominoDepartment of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, KY, 40508, Lexington, USA. Kayleeapalomino@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3531-8426
Shemeka ThorpeDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky, KY, 40508, Lexington, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2931-7178
Valerie P A VertyDepartment of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, KY, 40508, Lexington, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-0410-3600
Natalie MaloneDepartment of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, KY, 40508, Lexington, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2911-4573
Danelle Stevens-WatkinsDepartment of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, KY, 40508, Lexington, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3513-9056

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Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET), University of Kentucky Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET), University of Kentucky
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Abstract

introductionBlack women face several obstacles in breastfeeding promotion, education, support, and continuation. The Black church symbolizes a powerful beacon of health and advocacy within the Black community. However, there are limited studies that investigate the impact of the church on Black women's breastfeeding practices and experiences. This study examines how the Black church influences Black women's breastfeeding experiences.

methodsThree breastfeeding cohorts of Black women in Kentucky (n = 15) completed 45-60-minute individual semi-structured qualitative interviews on their breastfeeding initiation, sources of support, challenges, successes, and healthcare experiences. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.

resultsFive themes captured how the church influenced Black women's breastfeeding experiences: (1) Reflecting breastfeeding as normal in church, (2) Designated spaces for breastfeeding, (3) Breastfeeding etiquette at church, (4) The role of elders, and (5) Breastfeeding as a natural or spiritual choice. DISCUSSION: Findings emphasize the Black church's unique and advantageous position in supporting nursing women by normalizing breastfeeding and fostering advocacy through partnerships with health organizations. Such efforts have the potential to address breastfeeding disparities and advance health equity for Black women by aligning support with their cultural and communal values.

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Black or African AmericanBreast FeedingMothersReligionSocial SupportAdultFemaleHealth PromotionHumansInterviews as TopicKentuckyQualitative ResearchYoung AdultBlack churchBlack womenBreastfeeding support

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PMID41615625

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