Between 2000 and 2010, the Latina population in South Carolina grew faster than any other state in the country. The majority of the population is young and healthy; however, as with any rapidly growing community, there are a number of challenges to overcome (“One Step at a Time”). Latino families face American acculturation, during which some of the customs they brought from their home countries may seem out of place. Especially for recent immigrants, it can become more difficult to continue the lifestyle they are accustomed to. Because of existing racial and class biases, America's economic, political, and social systems often work against these communities, as well as other minority groups. Many Latino individuals and families lack the expansive support of friends and neighbors that they might find in their home country, which can increase feelings of alienation. Despite all of these factors, the Latino population in South Carolina has many strengths and positive characteristics. Unfortunately, one of the major issues the community struggles with is women's health, especially maternal health. The Division of Perinatal Services at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia conducted a research study in 2004 to specifically examine and evaluate the maternal and infant health needs of the Latino population. The study revealed several barriers women face when trying to access healthcare and health information (“One Step at a Time”). Some women have limited means of obtaining vital information about their reproductive health, due to language barriers, economic reasons or other challenges, and many women and families do not realize they are entitled to such information. The child heals... center of the paper... Low income, predominantly Latino population: a randomized controlled trial." Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 158.9 (2004): 897-902. Print.Ogguanu, Chinelo A., Janice Probst, Sarah B. Laditka, Jihong Liu, JongdeukBaek, and Saundra Glover "Reasons Why Women Don't Initiate Breastfeeding" 19.4 (2009): 268-78 Web. One Step at a Time Dir. Gustavo Montaña PASO,. nd Web, April 2014. Singh, G.K., M.D. Kogan, and D.L. Dee “Nativity/immigration status, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic determinants of breastfeeding initiation and duration in the United States. , 2003." Pediatrics 119.Supplement (2007): S38-46. Print.Voravudhi, Alison. Telephone surveys with community health workers. July 2013. Raw data. Columbia, SC.Voravudhi, Alison. Focus group interviews with workers healthcare June 2013. Raw data.