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More and more moms are breastfeeding…
- 83% of all babies born in 20151 were ever breastfed — up from 70% in 2000.2
- 69% of African-American babies born in 20151 were ever breastfed — up from 47% in 2000.2
- 58% of all babies born in 20151 were breastfed at 6 months — up from 35% in 2000.2
- 45% of African-American babies born in 20151 were breastfed at 6 months — up from 17% in 2000.2
…saving lives…
Breastfeeding can reduce the odds of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 50%.3
…and saving money.
Families who follow optimal breastfeeding practices can save between $1,200 and $1,500 on infant formula.4
Help for moms:
- Most insurance plans cover breastfeeding equipment, supplies, and support at no cost to you.
- Need health insurance? Go to HealthCare.gov to apply.
- Call us at 1-800-994-9662 for free help with breastfeeding.
- Get answers to your breastfeeding questions at womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding.
Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health.
It's only natural. Mother's love. Mother's milk.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018. Rates of Any and Exclusive Breastfeeding by Socio-demographics among Children Born in 2015. National Immunization Survey.
- CDC, 2017. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps.
- Thompson, J.M.D., Tanabe, K., Moon, R.Y., Mitchell, E.A., McGarvey, C., Tappin, D., et al. (2017). Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Pediatrics; 140(5): e20171324.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding.
More and more moms are breastfeeding…
- 83% of all babies born in 20151 were ever breastfed — up from 70% in 2000.2
- 69% of African-American babies born in 20151 were ever breastfed — up from 47% in 2000.2
- 58% of all babies born in 20151 were breastfed at 6 months — up from 35% in 2000.2
- 45% of African-American babies born in 20151 were breastfed at 6 months — up from 17% in 2000.2
…saving lives…
Breastfeeding can reduce the odds of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 50%.3
…and saving money.
Families who follow optimal breastfeeding practices can save between $1,200 and $1,500 on infant formula.4
Help for moms:
- Most insurance plans cover breastfeeding equipment, supplies, and support at no cost to you.
- Need health insurance? Go to HealthCare.gov to apply.
- Call us at 1-800-994-9662 for free help with breastfeeding.
- Get answers to your breastfeeding questions at womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding.
Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health
It's only natural. Mother's love. Mother's milk.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018. Rates of Any and Exclusive Breastfeeding by Socio-demographics among Children Born in 2015. National Immunization Survey.
- CDC, 2017. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps.
- Thompson, J.M.D., Tanabe, K., Moon, R.Y., Mitchell, E.A., McGarvey, C., Tappin, D., et al. (2017). Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Pediatrics; 140(5): e20171324.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding.