Breastfeeding Report Card-United States, 2010

The most recent CDC data show that 3 out of every 4 new mothers in the U.S. now starts out breastfeeding. The U.S. has now met the Healthy People 2010 national objective for breastfeeding initiation. However, rates of breastfeeding at 6 and 12 months as well as rates of exclusive breastfeeding at 3 and 6 months remain stagnant and low. Native American families have some of the lowest rates.

Review the full CDC Report Card and find links to Breastfeeding Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/reportcard.htm