Our Programs
Explore Our Programs
Explore our diverse range of programs that embody our commitment to making a positive impact on the field of medicine and beyond.
Breastfeeding
The NMA Breastfeeding Alliance was established in 2014 to help educate patients and professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding. For more than 30 years, African American women have had the lowest breastfeeding rates of all ethnicities. The gold standard is six months of exclusive breastfeeding, but among African Americans, the rate is only 20% compared to 40% among whites. Research shows that breastfeeding has benefits for both the babies and for mothers. For example, breastfed babies have lower rates of otitis media, diarrhea, and hospitalization for lower respiratory illnesses, and decreased incidences of allergies, asthma, childhood obesity and SIDS. Mothers who breastfeed experience decreased incidences of breast/ovarian cancers.
Our goal is to increase the rate of breastfeeding among African American women.
Environmental Impact
Be Part of a Collective Impact
By joining the NMA, you join a network of friends, colleagues, and peers who share your passion and dedication to the medical profession. The strength of the NMA lies in the commitment of individual members like you, working together to make a lasting impact on healthcare.
